HOMESTEAD MEDIATION PROGRAM:

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

The Homestead Mediation Program is a local program established by the 20th Judicial Circuit. The program, as implemented by the 20th Circuit, borrowers with homesteaded residential foreclosure cases filed on or after May 1, 2012 to opt into early mediation services. The goal of the program is to open communication between the borrower and the lender to determine if the foreclosure can be prevented through a loan modification or other mortgage workout option.

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS:

• 20th Circuit Administrative Order AO_1.14

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS:

1.   Notice of Homestead Mediation Program to be Served With Summons:
2.   Borrower's Request to Participate in Homestead Mediation Program
3.   Financial Worksheet
4.   Order of Referral to the Homestead Mediation Program
5.   Mediator Report

For additional information, please contact:

LEE COUNTY	CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Court Mediation Division: 1700 Monroe Street Fort Myers, Florida 33901 Telephone: (239) 533-3353 www.ca.cjis20.org	Charlotte Mediation Department 350 E. Marion Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Telephone: (941) 637-2317 www.ca.cjis20.org

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