Marital & Family Law Certification is a program offered by The Florida Bar to identify lawyers who specialize in marital and family law and possess the necessary expertise, skills, and professionalism to be recognized as board certified marital and family lawyers. The program also allows judicial officers who regularly handle marital and family law cases to achieve board certification in the field. To qualify for board certification, applicants must have at least five years of experience practicing law, with a minimum of 50% involvement in marital and family law during that time.

They should have handled at least 25 contested cases, including seven trials, in the five years preceding the application. Additionally, applicants must complete 75 hours of approved continuing legal education in marital and family law, undergo peer review, and pass a written examination. Both new applicants and reapplicants must ensure that they meet all the requirements stated in "The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar" before filing their applications.

The filing period for new applicants runs from July 1 to August 31 each year, with the exam taking place in March of the subsequent year. Recertification is required after a five-year period and must be completed by May 31, with recertification officially taking effect on June 1. For those seeking to become board certified in marital and family law, The Florida Bar provides resources such as the necessary application forms and information about the exam specifications.

The program has been running since 1985 and remains a trusted source for identifying qualified lawyers in this specialized field. For further details and information, individuals can contact Maritza McGill, the interim staff liaison for the Marital & Family Law Certification program, at The Florida Bar's Tallahassee office