Yes, we work with everyone!

Because mediation is a voluntary and consensual process, we can’t (and we won’t) force anyone into an agreement.  Therefore, we can never promise that we will get you and your spouse to a full resolution.  However, we do promise to  work diligently to help you reach a full agreement.  

Because mediation is a voluntary and consensual process, no one can promise you that your mediation will end in an agreement.  However successful mediation can only happen if both you and your spouse are willing and able to participate.  Other factors that may positively impact the 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.  Not meeting any of these criteria doesn’t mean that mediation won’t work for you—the most important factors are a willingness and an open mind.  

We serve the entire state of Florida.  

In a lot of jurisdictions, you do.  But if you’ve reached an agreement with your spouse, your hearing is very brief just to establish jurisdiction and the judge might ask questions to make sure you both want the divorce.  But usually the judge will stamp the agreement granting your divorce that day.

This depends on many things.  Do you have children and assets?  Are you able to have conversations with your spouse? Do you have a business or an inheritance?  What process are you going to choose— collaborative divorce, traditional attorney-based divorce, or mediation?

The standard is what is in the best interest of the child and both parents will be treated equally regardless of gender.  Some judges might have gender bias.  Considering this, it may be better for you to use a mediator or attorney to assist with a parenting plan.

Both parties have a right to the equity in the home.  If you are concerned your spouse will become violent if you stay in the home, you should move out and in doing so you will not be giving up any rights to the home.

If that property was kept separate then your spouse has no right to it.  But if the property was comingled with marital property then your spouse may be entitled to a portion.

You are not required to have a lawyer with you during mediation.  

Come with an open mind and a willingness to try.  Your mediator will help you and your spouse determine what documents and information you will need in order to be prepared for each session. 

Our hourly rate is $200.00 per hour or $100.00 per spouse/per hour.  Packages can reduce this rate to $180.00 per hour or $90.00 per spouse/per hour.  

The benefits of mediation include a lower cost, the ability to maintain control over the process, and in many cases, improved communication with your spouse after divorce, which is extremely beneficial in the case of coparenting.

Typically, mediation costs are shared equally by the parties.  However, it is ultimately up to you and your spouse to decide how the costs will be split.  

Yes!  We offer evening and weekend hours. 

Yes!  Our mediators are Florida Supreme Court certified for family, circuit, and county cases.

Depending upon your location and other factors, we can arrange to mediate your case in person.  Additional fees may apply, so please contact us for a custom quote.  

Preferably, you’ll need access to a desktop computer, a laptop, or a tablet with a strong internet connection.  However, a a smart phone may work in certain situations.