Category Archives: Mediation
How to Successfully Mediate Your Divorce
When a divorce is contested in Florida, meaning the two spouses cannot agree to the terms, mediation is mandatory. Mediation requires the two divorcing spouses to meet with a third party mediator. Mediators do not offer legal advice and they do not make any final decisions. Instead, their role is to foster communication and… Read More »
Is Divorce Mediation Mandatory in Florida?
Divorce trials are not as common as they once were. At one time, the majority of divorce cases had to go to trial, which has led many people to imagine a long bitter courtroom battle. However, Florida has established different alternative dispute resolution methods over the past several years. Legislation passed in 1987 gave… Read More »
Four Reasons Mediation May Not Work For Your Dispute
There are many different forms of alternative dispute resolutions when trying to settle your divorce case. Mediation is one of them and in Florida, this is not just an option but it is often mandatory. Mediation holds many benefits for couples. It allows spouses to determine the final terms of their divorce on their… Read More »