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Choosing a Family Law Mediator, Custody, Parenting Plan & Timesharing Mediation, Divorce Mediation, Financial & Support Mediation, Mediation Agreements & Next Steps, Preparing for Mediation, Understanding the Mediation Process
What Is Mediation and Why Choose It? Mediation benefits couples by providing a confidential, voluntary process to resolve issues like property division, child custody, and alimony outside the courtroom. In Florida, it’s often encouraged—and sometimes required—before a case proceeds to litigation. Rather than having a judge decide th...
Divorce is never easy—but in Florida, many couples find that mediation offers a smoother, more respectful way to reach a resolution. Mediation is not only encouraged by the courts—it’s often required, especially in contested divorce cases. Whether you're facing disagreements about property division, child custody, or alimony, underst...
Is It Right for You? Many couples find the idea of lengthy court battles overwhelming when going through a divorce. Fortunately, Florida offers an alternative to traditional litigation: divorce mediation. Mediation, with the help of a neutral third party, offers a more amicable and cost-effective solution, bringing a sense of relief to the o...
At Gisando Law in Palm Beach, FL, we understand that family law disputes can be emotionally charged and complex. When it comes to resolving these disputes, mediation has emerged as a highly effective alternative to traditional litigation. In this blog post, we'll explore the role of mediation in Florida family law cases, highlighting its adva...
In the realm of family law, legal judgments are rarely set in stone. Circumstances change, and what worked at the time of a divorce or child custody ruling may no longer be suitable for the parties involved. This is where post-judgment modifications come into play, allowing individuals to seek changes to court orders regarding matters such as...
When it comes to resolving disputes in family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, or property division, many individuals envision contentious courtroom battles. However, there is an alternative approach that promotes amicable resolutions and minimizes the financial and emotional toll on all parties involved: mediation. In this blog p...
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed by the decisions that must be made. One of the most important decisions you'll need to make is whether to pursue mediation or litigation. Both options have their pros and cons, and it's essential to understand the differences between the two app...
The dissolution of a marriage is one of the most difficult and emotionally charged periods in a person’s life, and the process of divorce can be incredibly taxing for everyone involved. However, there is another, less stressful option for resolving the issues associated with ending a marriage. Mediation for divorce is becoming increasingly ...
A divorce mediation attorney who is knowledgeable and supportive in helping you navigate a mediation can make a tremendous difference in the positive or negative outcome of your divorce. Each state has its own rules and guidelines regarding divorce and mediation, so this blog will look at Florida, where mediation, before a divorce can be sche...
Divorce mediation in Florida is extremely common as most jurisdictions require a couple to attend mediation for a divorce before a court date can be set. Mediation is a meeting of both parties and their legal professional(s) with a mediator who will guide the proceedings by helping to keep emotions calm and finding ways to a possible resoluti...
Mediation is the agreeing of two parties to solving a legal issue such as a divorce or child support modification by the process of compromise. Each party is usually represented by their attorney, who helps the party look at all offers and consider if a compromise can be reached, and the issue solved. Reaching an agreement in mediation is les...
In many states, including Florida, mediation is required for most cases before the case can be scheduled for a court date. This is done for a variety of reasons which, in the end, if mediation is successful, can be a win, win for both parties. Mediation is where both parties and their attorneys try to agree on the outcome of the case in quest...
The definition of mediation is a process in which a mediator, that is a trained, neutral third person, works with a couple and their attorneys to create a mutually acceptable agreement termed a marital settlement through a process of cooperation and negotiation. Saving money and keeping control are two aspects of a divorce case that most c...
For a direct answer to the question, “Can we settle the case without attending mediation?” the answer is “yes.” Mediation, according to The Free Dictionary by Farlex, is “a settlement of a dispute or controversy by setting up an independent person between two contending parties in order to aid them in the settlement of their disagre...
Must we attend mediation? If you live in the state of Florida and plan to divorce (dissolution of marriage), have a minor child (child under the age of l8 or a child who is unable to provide and care for him or herself) and are looking to set child support and or timesharing including developing a parenting plan, or are needing to return to c...
Mediation, defined by Florida’s. Nineteenth Circuit Court—Family Mediation Program “is a process in which two people work together with a neutral third person (the mediator) to discuss the issues in their case and try to work them out. Mediation often occurs with both people in the same room.” In Florida, mediation in the Family Law c...
As was pointed out in the first and second part of this series, mediation is used frequently in Florida to try to resolve Family Court matters including dissolution of marriage, (divorce), child support and shared parenting, including developing a parenting plan, (child custody) and post judgment modification for alimony, child support and pa...
As pointed out in part 1 of this series, most jurisdictions in Florida require a mediation before a court date can be set for a dissolution of marriage (divorce), setting of child support and developing a parenting plan for parental timesharing for unmarried parents, and for post-judgment modification of alimony, child support, and parenting ...
Mediation, according to the Legal Dictionary law.com, is “the attempt to settle a legal dispute through active participation of a third party (mediator) who works to find points of agreement and make those in conflict agree on a fair result….However, mediation does not always result in a settlement.” As this implies, a mediator is a per...
In Florida, most jurisdictions handling contested divorce (dissolution of marriage) require the case to go to mediation before it can be assigned a court hearing date to be heard by a judge. As mediation allows each party, with the help of their attorney, to hopefully be willing to compromise and work out a marital settlement agreement satisf...
Mediation is an alternate form of trying to resolve a dispute with the help of a third party who is referred to as a “mediator”. In the case of Family Law matters, mediation is offered in hopes a settlement between two parties can be reached without having to go to court where a judge will resolve matters and set forth the final decree. I...
Successful negotiation strategies First, it is important to understand what Divorce mediation is and what it is not. Legal mediation is a form of alternate dispute resolution where, through the participation of a third party termed a “mediator”, issues needing resolution are presented with the hope of coming to a settlement, making a c...
