Family Law Mediation Attorney
Mediation is a process where a neutral mediator helps the parties discuss the issues relevant to their case, and write up an agreement. More often than not, the participants are closer on the issues than they think, but are having trouble communicating and are therefore unable to reach an agreement.
What is Mediation?
The Florida rules define mediation as:
"a process whereby a neutral and impartial third person acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute without prescribing what it should be. It is an informal and non-adversarial process intended to help disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement."
The rules further describe the role of the mediator as follows:
“The role of the mediator is to reduce obstacles to communication, assist in the identification of issues and exploration of alternatives, and otherwise facilitate voluntary agreements resolving the dispute. The ultimate decision-making authority, however, rests solely with the parties.”
Why Hire an Attorney Mediator?
Tristan Sanders has extensive family law trial experience. He has exclusively practiced Divorce and Family law for over 17 years. Mr. Sanders knows what issues are important to the courts, and how to avoid potential problems in the future. His experience in the courtroom, and his ongoing experience with clients, gives him a focused and skilled perspective that others may not have.
Mr. Sanders has been mediating extensively over the past couple of years and has found that often more can be gained through dispute resolution with the help of a skilled attorney mediator, than taking your spouse to court and having a judge or court decide for you. Tristan Sanders will help the parties communicate the relevant issues, and work with you to effectively resolve your disputes through mediation. Tristan Sanders’ background and experience can help you save time, money and frustration.
Give him a call at (407) 843-0012 to discuss your case. It may be the best choice to resolve your case.
How Does the Mediation Process Work With Your Office?
The Mediator will provide both parties a free, fifteen minute, consultation to explain the process. The Mediator is a neutral party and is not allowed to discuss the facts of the case with either party at this point, but will explain how the mediation process works to each party.
At mediation, both parties are given the opportunity to present and discuss the issues that are important to them in a neutral, controlled, and often amicable, environment. If the parties are able to reach an agreement, the Mediator will draft the agreement with both parties at the mediation. If the case involves children, a parenting plan and child support work sheet will be prepared as well. After all of the documents are signed, one of the parties will file an uncontested petition and finalize the divorce.
How long does the process take?
A typical mediation session takes three to five hours. The divorce or final hearing can take place in as little as thirty days.
How Does Private, Pre-Suit Mediation Differ from Court Ordered Mediation?
To get to court ordered mediation, the parties have to file pleadings, or a lawsuit, against the other party in the court system. Quite often, these pleadings, and the legal process itself, increase the level of conflict, and make a settlement harder to reach.
Private Mediation can take place before any papers are filed, and before the courts become involved. This gives the parties the opportunity to settle their case privately, calmly, and on their own terms.
If the parties can reach an agreement, our office can help the parties prepare the uncontested paperwork that has been approved by the Supreme Court of Florida to complete the case.
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