Mediation Is The Simple Process For Divorce Proceeding

04 June

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The Role of Mediation in Florida Family Law Cases

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 advantages and effectiveness in fostering amicable resolutions while reducing litigation costs. What is Mediation? Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which a neutral third party, known as a mediator, facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Unlike...

13 October

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The Role of Mediation in Post-Judgment Modifications: Resolving Disputes Amicably and Efficiently

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The Role of Mediation in Post-Judgment Modifications

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 child custody, visitation, spousal support, and child support. While litigation is one way to address these modifications, mediation has emerged as a more amicable and efficient alternative. In this blog, we will explore the role of mediation in post-judgment modifications and how it...

24 April

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The Benefits of Mediation for Divorce

Posted by Grant Gisondo

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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 popular among couples who want to avoid an expensive and lengthy court battle. Here are just a few of the benefits of mediation for divorce. Additionally, many states require mediation of a divorce case before a court date can be set. Cost Savings: When couples are able...

29 August

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What Happens in Divorce Mediation in Florida

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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 resolution or compromising of the issues regarding the divorce or dissolution of marriage as it is now termed. If all areas of the divorce, including alimony, child support, parental timesharing, parenting plan, and equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities, are agreed upon,...

13 April

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Tips To Manage Stress During a Divorce

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in High Pressure, Mediation

Going through a divorce is rarely easy and never without stress. Even when both parties want the divorce and there are no children involved, there will be stress. Stress can come in many ways, including the disagreements as to who gets what, from the delay in the time it takes to complete all the necessary steps to a final decree, to emotional heartbreak, to trying to figure out how life will be when the divorce is over. Most couples had hoped for a “forever after” on their wedding day, and just the realization that their marriage didn’t make it is...

26 November

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Tips For Dealing with the Stress of a Divorce

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in Board Certified Lawyer, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mediation

It is highly unlikely anyone would find going through a divorce to be relatively stress-free. In fact, going through a divorce is usually extremely stressful, often resulting in sleepless nights, weight loss, emotional outbursts, feeling of abandonment, and a sense of loss, particularly loss of self-esteem. While there is no magic pill or potion one can take to eliminate stress, there are a number of ways to combat the stress and often take stress down to a reasonable level. Here are ten suggestions that may help you: Try to work your marital issues out in mediation and create a marital...

28 June

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Florida Bars Board Certification Part 2

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in Alimony, Board Certified Lawyer, Divorce Law News, Family Law, Laws and Women, Lawyer’s Advice, Legal Advice, Mediation

How does the Board Certification of a lawyer help the client? As mentioned in part one of the blog Florida's Bar Board Certification, in l982, a voluntary program to help the public select lawyers distinguished in their special area of law was organized to be officiated by the Florida Supreme Court and administered by the Florida Bar. The certification has become the gold standard for lawyers. It gives prospective clients the assurance a board-certified lawyer has gained expertise in their chosen area of law and a high-performance rating in ethical practice and professionalism. All this sounds impressive, but how does board...

21 June

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Florida Bars Board Certification Part 1

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in Alimony, Board Certified Lawyer, Divorce Law News, Family Law, Laws and Women, Lawyer’s Advice, Legal Advice, Mediation

Description of the program and what it means to be Board Certified. For many years there was no way for the public to select lawyers distinguished in their particular area of law. Then, in l982, a voluntary program officiated by the Florida Supreme Court and administered by The Florida Bar was created called Board Certification. A lawyer must be in active practice for at least five years, be in good standing of the Florida Bar, and meet the standards subscribed by the Florida Supreme Court before he or she can begin the process of becoming board-certified in their area of practice....

15 June

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Florida is an Equitable Distribution State. What Does That Mean?

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in Alimony, Divorce Law News, Family Law, Laws and Women, Lawyer’s Advice, Legal Advice, Mediation

One of the most difficult issues to mediate or for a judge to rule on is the division of assets and liabilities. In other words, how will marital monies, properties, businesses, and debts be divided between the two spouses? In some states, Oregon, Nevada, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Louisianna, all assets and liabilities coming under the heading of “marital” that are obtained since the marriage will be divided evenly or, as often termed, equally. These states are sometimes referred to as common property states. All the rest of the states (except Alaska, where a couple can...

26 April

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Mediation can be a Win, Win for Both Parties

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce Law News, Family Law, Lawyer’s Advice, Mediation, Parenting

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 question. A trained mediator, often an attorney, will keep the conversations on track and remind the parties how important it is to seriously consider compromise in order to resolve the issues. Taking a look, for example, at...