Mediation is the single most cost-effective method to resolve your divorce.  Without a contentious court battle, you are also often left in a better position to move forward with the next chapter of your life.

That is why mediation is at the core of Doing It Differently™.

As a widely-accepted form of alternative dispute resolution, mediation is a voluntary and consensual process that can be extremely effective when utilized in cases of divorce.   It is based upon the principles of self-determination; the needs and interests of the parties; fairness; procedural flexibility; confidentiality; and full disclosure.  Its purpose is to facilitate communication between the parties in an effort to achieve an agreement or resolution that is acceptable to both sides.  This is effectuated with the assistance of a neutral and impartial third-party, known as a mediator.  

Mediation allows you to stay in control of the process and the outcome.  You make the decisions—not a judge.  Furthermore, mediation is confidential* while court proceedings are open to the public. With the help of one of our skilled, Florida Supreme Court certified family mediators, you and your spouse can cooperatively uncouple in a peaceful and dignified manner.

For mediation to be successful, both spouses must be willing and able to participate. Because mediation is a voluntary and consensual process, no one can promise you that your mediation will end in an agreement.  However, factors that may positively impact your ability to reach agreement include the following:  both partners made and/or have accepted the decision to divorce; there is no desire to reconcile; you’d like to maintain a positive relationship (as in the case with co-parenting); a willingness by both partners to voluntarily share financial and other pertinent information; and, an even balance of “power” within the relationship.  Conversely, issues around physical abuse, emotional abuse, drugs, and/or alcohol may impede the ability to reach a voluntary agreement.