Category Archives: Divorce Mediation
What You Should Know Before Your First Divorce Mediation Meeting
Divorce litigation can be time-consuming and stressful, so many couples attempt mediation or arbitration in an effort to come to an out-of-court agreement regarding divorce-related issues, such as custody, alimony, child support, and property division. Although mediation is a good option for couples who are attempting to dissolve their marriages as smoothly, quickly, and… Read More »
The Advantages of Collaborative Divorce
The process of dissolving a marriage is notorious for being emotionally taxing for all parties involved, especially for those who have children. While the traditional setting for many divorces is the courtroom, other options that involve out-of-court negotiations have become increasingly popular in Florida. Collaborative divorce in particular has saved divorcing parties both time… Read More »
Undoing a Mediated Settlement Agreement
Mediation has become an increasingly popular choice for many divorcing couples who want to avoid the cost and stress of litigation. Whether mediation is entered into voluntarily or as a result of a judge’s court order, the negotiation process remains the same and is overseen by a neutral third party who attempts to help… Read More »
Evaluative Mediators
When a couple is committed to mediation, they are often able to resolve divorce-related issues much more quickly and at a lower cost to everyone involved than if they had litigated the case in court. There are, however, a number of different kinds of mediation available to the parties to a divorce, one of… Read More »
When to Consider Mediation
After deciding that a divorce is the best option, most couples want to resolve the legal requirements as quickly as possible. Moving on with life after an emotionally draining process is one of the first steps towards healing, but unfortunately not all divorces are settled quickly. The average uncontested divorce in Florida takes approximately… Read More »
The Benefits of Mediation
Divorce is a stressful time. That stress can be greatly reduced if the parties agree to mediation. A successful mediation means both sides walk away satisfied that they got a fair resolution. It does not mean that a party received everything he or she wanted. It helps if the parties are concerned with what… Read More »
Divorce Mediation
When couples make the decision to divorce, there are a number of questions that still remain unanswered. Who will get the house? What will custody of the children look like? What happens to the retirement accounts? The savings accounts? The vacation home? In addition to questions, there is an emotional cost to the decision… Read More »
The Pros and Cons of Collaborative Divorce and Mediation
Collaborative divorce and mediation can help prevent a contentious court battle between two people who agree on ending their marriage, but still require assistance with the details and finalizing all of the documents. It can also save money for a couple going through a divorce. But what if one of you agrees to a… Read More »
Science Shows: Practice Kindness in Family Issues
The latest published research on relationships indicates that those that last work primarily due to two qualities: kindness and generosity. In the event that a family is going through issues – divorce, separation, child custody issues, etc. – it is important to remember that there are ways to work through differences with our loved… Read More »
Why Do I Need a Lawyer for Mediation?
In family law, mediation can be very beneficial for allowing the parties to meet in a private, confidential setting, with a neutral third party who assists them with communication and staying on course with an outcome or potential agreement coming out of the mediation. The mediator, however, is not an attorney, and cannot provide… Read More »
