Did You Know? There are four types of divorce – also referred to as dissolution of marriage – each with its own set of requirements.

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Family Law refers to case types such as adoption, divorce, name changes and paternity that are filed through the Clerk’s Office.

Adoption

What does mediation involve?

In mediation, the mediator has the goal of helping the parties reach a fair resolution. To accomplish this goal, the mediator tries to help the parties understand each other’s perspectives and viewpoints. The mediator discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various positions to work toward reaching an agreement. A mediator facilitates the bargaining process.

Divorce is already not an easy process and using the adversarial court system (litigation) makes getting a divorce much harder than it needs to be.  Divorce litigation is expensive, harms already strained relationships, and often has enduring negative effects on everyone in the family.

Before going through the divorce process or going back to court for custody issues and spending thousands of dollars on attorney’s fees, consider Mediation, it will save you time and money.

Our Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediators can help divorcing couples avoid a lengthy adversarial legal divorce process, which can be extremely expensive. A family mediator will work closely with either self-representing litigants or their attorneys during divorce.

We can also assist with “Post” or “In suit” divorce disputes such as modification to support, visitation or revising a Parenting Plan to reflect a current workable schedule.

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Full Dissolution of Marriage Mediation Packet: $1,200.00

Includes:

• Up to four (4) hours meditation,
• One (1) hour for review, signing of documents,
• Complete settlement agreement (property, assets and liabilities, alimony, visitation/time sharing, and special circumstances),
• Completion of required Dissolution of Marriage forms,
• Child support calculation guidelines,

Payment Terms: The cost is normally split between the parties. Payments can be made online or by calling our office at least 48 hours prior to the conference. Failure to make payment will result in cancellation of the conference. Payments are refundable with timely cancellation. (For “Divorce by Mediation” packet a deposit of $400 is required before the first mediation session).

Where “Divorce by Mediation” is selected divorcing couples work closely with a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediators to complete and successfully file an uncontested divorce.  The mediator facilitates communication between parties, assists parties with Florida Supreme Court Approved Forms according to agreed terms,  Child Calculations or Spousal Support, Marital Assets Division and the creation of a Parenting Plan.

How Divorce by Mediation works; a fast and easy Pro Se divorce mediation process:

After the intake

meeting, a case manager schedules the mediation conference

• A case manager can make contact opposing party  if requested
• Parties complete information worksheets  and statement of issues they want to resolve during mediation session(s) and submit the documents to case manager
• Parties attend the mediation session(s). At all times, parties are in control of the decision-making process
• Experienced mediators help parties come to an agreement, reduces the agreements to writing
• Lastly, parties file all forms and agreements and wait for a hearing date to be set by the court.

Online Florida divorce resources: Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) – Orange County Clerk of Courts; Florida Supreme Court, Approved Divorce Forms.

After separation or divorce, our Parenting Coordination services help parents resolve disputes and cooperate in the parenting process. This is beneficial during the adjustment phase of establishing new lifestyles after divorce. Keep in mind, the success of joint parenting depends on the cooperative relationship between the divorcing parents!

Our neutrals are Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediators  with background in Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Orlando, Divorce Mediation Orlando
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The main difference between arbitration and mediation is that in arbitration the arbitrator hears evidence and makes a decision.

Arbitration is like the court process as parties still provide testimony and give evidence similar to a trial but it is usually less formal.

Most civil or contract disputes can be resolved through arbitration rather than through the courts.

Arbitration differs from litigation in the following ways: Arbitration cannot be instigated by only one party to the dispute. Both parties need to agree to the process. The parties to the dispute choose their arbiter.

Mediation fees are normally equally borne by the parties, unless the parties agree otherwise.

If your mediation is court-ordered or conducted by a certified mediator, there are laws and rules which require confidentiality. (See the Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act, sections 44.401 – 44.406, Florida Statutes).

Rule 10.300 Mediator’s Responsibility to the Parties
The purpose of mediation is to provide a forum for consensual dispute resolution by the parties. It is not an adjudicatory procedure. Accordingly, a mediator’s responsibility to the parties includes honoring their right of self-determination; acting with impartiality; and avoiding coercion, improper influence, and conflicts of interest. A mediator is also responsible for maintaining an appropriate demeanor, preserving confidentiality, and promoting the awareness by the parties of the interests of non-participating persons. A mediator’s business practices should reflect fairness, integrity and impartiality.

Committee Notes
2000 Revision. Rules 10.300 – 10.380 include a collection of specific ethical concerns involving a mediator’s responsibility to the parties to a dispute. Incorporated in this new section are the concepts formerly found in Rule 10.060 (Self Determination); Rule 10.070 (Impartiality/Conflict of Interest); Rule 10.080 (Confidentiality); Rule 10.090 (Professional Advice); and Rule 10.100 (Fees and Expenses). In addition, the Committee grouped under this heading ethical concerns dealing with the mediator’s demeanor and courtesy, contractual relationships, and responsibility to non-participating persons.
Rule 10.310 Self-Determination

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