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Family Mediation in Florida

Family Law mediation is not counseling or therapy. It is a process whereby an impartial third party helps a family or couple reach an agreement in a divorce or an establishment case. Family mediation can be time-consuming and hard work. However, it is often less costly than a trial and helps to preserve relationships between former spouses, This is especially beneficial if children are involved, and a continued parental relationship is necessary. A mediator remains impartial and works as a facilitator to bring the parties to an amicable solution to their issues.

Mediation may be used to solve all of the issues in a divorce, or it may be used to solve a single issue. Many times, spouses may agree on most issues, but have disputes involving child custody, parenting time and visitation. Florida law allows parties to mediate issues on their own, or under the guidance of an attorney, prior to trial.

Divorce cases that are not resolved move forward to mediation in an effort to resolve the issues before a trial with the Florida family court judge. The mediator is an independent person who helps both parties reach an agreement. We help people understand that they are not as far apart as they think they are. Mediators see through anger and emotions and help the parties see through them to the key issues for resolving the case. We assist parties in coming to an agreement that is acceptable to both

Attorney Michael Rebuck is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Michael is creative and diligent, committed to neutrality and problem solving. Michael is skilled at communicating with difficult or reluctant personalities at mediation. He focuses mediation in a confident and patient manner.

To schedule mediation, contact us for available mediation dates.