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Mediation Recent Article List South Florida Mediation Without Attorneys by Lori Barkus, Esq. Mediation is a way for you and your spouse to work through the intricacies of separating and divorce without hiring attorneys. If you choose this route, you may have a less expensive divorce and a better co-parenting relationship. Most Cases Settle But a Lot Don’t by Steven R. Duhl, Esq. In Palm Beach County, your divorce case (really, any civil case) isn’t going to trial unless the parties...and their lawyers if they’ve got them....go to mediation with a neutral third party specially trained to try to get the parties to reach agreement on all of the issues (the mediator). Mediation - What Is It? by Noel L. Miner, Esq. Many people have heard of Mediation. However, a majority really do not understand how it works or how the process will benefit a family, business or organization. Mediation may be your only opportunity to create a desirable settlement. Cost of Litigation versus Mediation in Family Law by Diane L. Danois, JD, Mediator Do-it-yourself divorces and pro se (representing yourself) litigants are on the rise, especially as the economy continues to put the squeeze on families financially and people simply cannot afford to hire lawyers. Mediation 101 by Christian Denmon, Esq. During the divorce process, communication between husband and wife often breaks down. Before going down the often emotional and expensive road to divorce court many couples choose to try or are required to try divorce mediation. Mediation by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq. Divorce can sometimes be time-consuming and not only emotionally draining, but financially draining as well. It is important to approach each case with a problem-solving attitude early on, with the goal of getting through the process in a timely and cost effective manner. Making Use of Mediation for Small Businesses by Noel Linke Miner, Mediator A key business skill for the twenty-first century is knowing how to manage conflict. Choose your conflicts as carefully as you choose your approach. In business, commitments are made to perform and we rely on each other to fulfill promises made Mediated Family Estate-Planning by Noel Linke Miner, Mediator Parents are experienced in making decisions for their children. However, when the kids are mature adults, some estate-planning decisions may be counterproductive. Mediation - What Is It? by Noel Linke Miner, Mediator Many people have heard of Mediation. However, a majority really do not understand how it works or how the process will benefit a family, business or organization. Mediation may be your only opportunity to create a desirable settlement. How Can Mediation Help in My Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq. If the divorcing spouses cannot reach a resolution of their differences through talking with each other or negotiations through their lawyers, the judge will require them to go to mediation before going to trial. Navigate:   Home States Florida Divorce Source Florida Divorce Articles, News and Resources Mediation Start Your Florida Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find Florida Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Choose a County! ALACHUA BAKER BAY BRADFORD BREVARD BROWARD CALHOUN CHARLOTTE CITRUS CLAY COLLIER COLUMBIA DADE DESOTO DIXIE DUVAL ESCAMBIA FLAGLER FRANKLIN GADSDEN GILCHRIST GLADES GULF HAMILTON HARDEE HENDRY HERNANDO HIGHLANDS HILLSBOROUGH HOLMES INDIAN RIVER JACKSON JEFFERSON LAFAYETTE LAKE LEE LEON LEVY LIBERTY MADISON MANATEE MARION MARTIN MONROE NASSAU OKALOOSA OKEECHOBEE ORANGE OSCEOLA PALM BEACH PASCO PINELLAS POLK PUTNAM SANTA ROSA SARASOTA SEMINOLE ST JOHNS ST LUCIE SUMTER SUWANNEE TAYLOR UNION VOLUSIA WAKULLA WALTON WASHINGTON Join the Network Florida Divorce Products, Services and Solutions Florida Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. Florida Mandatory Online Parenting Class Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free Florida Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. All Florida divorcing spouses who have children must complete a Parent Education and Family Stabilization class before a divorce will be granted by the court. This parenting class is mandatory because it helps to minimize the emotional trauma of the divorce on the children. Each parent must independently complete the course before the divorce enters the court. They must provide the court with a certificate of completion to prove the obligation has been met.

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