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What Is Mediation?

Many people have heard of Mediation. However, a majority really do not understand how it works or how the process will benefit a family, business or organization. Mediation may be your only opportunity to create a desirable settlement.

Mediation is a voluntary and confidential settlement process whereby a neutral third party, called a mediator, acts to facilitate a resolution to the dispute, which is called a mediated agreement. The mediator’s role is that of a neutral, impartial, third party who has no stake in the outcome of the dispute. The mediator acts to facilitate communication between the parties by identifying issues, brainstorming for options and helping the parties to reach a voluntary and “do-able” agreement. The mediator, the parties, or if the parties have attorneys, will formalize the mediated settlement agreement. This agreement will be filed with the Court and the Judge will turn that agreement into a Order .

Divorce without Attorneys?

Divorce mediation stands out as one of the fastest growing areas for the use of mediation. Couples have the opportunity to create their own agreement. Sensitive issues such as, parental sharing, child support, division of assets, debts, and alimony, can be solved by the parties who are ultimately affected by the decisions reached. Couples are also finding the benefits of mediating divorces because of the financial savings, faster resolution and avoidance of the severe emotional stress associated with a “court battle.” More and more couples are going to mediators before going to attorneys. It is important to select an experience mediator who is also Florida Supreme Court Family Certified.

Mediation can be used for a multitude of disputed matters, such as business & business partnership conflicts, insurance claim disputes, will disputes, and HOA disputes. It is not a new process for resolving disputes: Indian chiefs and village elders have been mediating for centuries. Contact a mediator before a conflict rises to the level of filing legal action or before the parties is unwilling to communicate

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Mediation can save you time, money, and stress during divorce. Unfortunately, this dispute resolution process is not for everyone.

The mediation process, also called Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), requires two individuals who are willing to look past their emotions and, in a spirit of cooperation, find the best solution for their unique situation. Mediation is not a magic pill -- it can't turn a terrible situation into a good one -- but it can help to create a future everyone can live with.

"Hands down, mediation generates far better results for a client than litigation as long as both parties actively participate," "The mediator helps level the playing field, whereas in the courtroom, one party can easily outspend the other."

Successful mediation requires the cooperation of both spouses. There has to be some communication between you and your spouse, or at least a willingness to focus on the issues rather than on your emotions. You and your spouse must be willing to make concessions, and at times compromise, to find a workable solution. Both parties must understand that everything discussed at the mediation table is in the best interests of the family. If both of you are committed to resolving your conflicts, the rewards of mediation can outweigh the effort required to talk and compromise.

Mediation is, by far, generally the best approach to resolving a variety of family law disputes:

• Divorce
• Legal separation
• Same-sex couples
• Unmarried couples
• Prenuptial issues
• Custody
• Child support
• Alimony
• Parenting plans
• Property division
• Post judgment issues (modification of support, parenting plans, etc.)

Mediation is, by far, generally the best approach to resolving a variety of family law disputes:

• Divorce
• Legal separation
• Same-sex couples
• Unmarried couples
• Prenuptial issues
• Custody
• Child support
• Alimony
• Parenting plans
• Property division
• Post judgment issues (modification of support, parenting plans, etc.)

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

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