Category Archives: mediation
The Use of Arbitration and Mediation in Florida Divorces
Arbitration and mediation are alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques available for many types of litigated matters, including divorce. Couples who are filing for divorce can opt for mediation or arbitration to resolve their issues as opposed to the courtroom. Before you agree to any type of ADR, it’s important to understand the difference between… Read More »
Reaching An Agreement Out Of Court
In Florida, before a couple go to trial in a contested divorce, the law requires the couple to go through mediation. Mediation can be a low cost alternative to going to trial if the spouses can come to an agreement on most of the issues through negotiation. Mediation also helps speed up the divorce… Read More »
Collaboration or Mediation for Your Florida Divorce?
Though you hear about couples all the time that go through a long, drawn-out divorce in which neither party can agree on the terms, not every divorce is so contentious. There are many couples out there that agree to resolve matters on their own and in a less-confrontational, more affordable manner. If you and… Read More »
How a Mediator Can Help Reduce the Time and Costs of Your Florida Divorce
Divorce is one of the hardest things that an individual will ever have to go through in his or her lifetime. Whether or not a person initiated the proceedings, divorce oftentimes brings out anger, hurt, sadness, and feelings of ill will towards the other individual involved. All of the combined anger and frustration of… Read More »
Collaborative Divorce? Mediation? What Is the Difference?
When a divorce or separation becomes the best course of action for a couple, people often assume that they do not have choices in how to conduct the divorce. In fact, beyond the traditional method of divorce (through a court petition and ending with a divorce or separation agreement signed by a judge), there… Read More »
Common Myths of Divorce Mediation
With the popularity and ubiquitous nature of courtroom dramas (including the acclaimed film Kramer vs. Kramer), divorcing couples often anticipate that each party will have his or her proverbial day in court. Often, such couples gloss right over the possibility of engaging in a mediation process. However, to do so would be a mistake,… Read More »
A Divorce Timeline: What to Expect
If you are getting ready to go through the divorce process, it may be difficult to know what to expect. The path to divorce can be complicated and stressful, but having a rough idea of what is ahead can help ease your mind. Consider this timeline of the divorce process a helpful road map… Read More »
Collaborative Divorce: A Less Expensive, Less Confrontational Approach
Collaborative divorce has been called the kinder, gentler divorce, and it promises its users a less expensive, less confrontational end to their marriage. But what exactly is collaborative divorce, and is it right for you? Collaborative Divorce: An Alternative Method of Dispute Resolution Collaborative divorce allows couples going through a divorce or child custody… Read More »
