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Mediation Will Save You Time and Money

Posted by Gordon Shayne | Sep 08, 2024 | 0 Comments

Mediating your Divorce or Child Custody Case can be Fast and Save Each Party Thousands of Dollars!

Private Mediation for Divorce and Child Custody Cases is:

  • Fast:  Do you and your spouse have agreements?
  • Inexpensive: The cost to attend a Private Mediation is a Flat Fee
  • Thorough: Your Marital Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan will be completed when the successful Mediation has resulted in agreements of the parties.
  • All of your required court documents will be completed and ready for you to file your case for a flat fee.

 As a busy Family Law Divorce/Child Custody attorney, I also offer Mediation Services. Unlike waiting up to 2 years to have a judge finalize a divorce or custody case, a Mediation can be scheduled quickly and should the parties reach full agreements, the Mediator can prepare not only the required written agreement for the parties to sign, but also prepare essential court pleadings and other documents to schedule your uncontested case. Remember this, Uncontested Family Law Cases go to the front of the line and are usually heard by the judge via zoom, in just a fraction of the time it would usually take if each party had attorneys.

Mediation is strictly voluntary and is private and confidential, while any court proceeding is not. A Mediator acts as the “Neutral” and assists the parties in addressing the issues and how to achieve a successful agreement.  At a typical divorce Mediation, you and your partner will need to commit yourselves to compromising and listening to the suggestions of the Mediator, so you both can reach a full agreement.

What will be  covered in a Mediation:

  1. If you are going to a Divorce Mediation, we will discuss Property, Alimony and All Other Issues you believe needs to be addressed.
  2. The law considers Property to be about Assets (furniture, bank accounts, the marital home or other real properties, retirement accounts, cars, etc.)  and Liabilities (mortgage, loans, credit cards, etc.)
  3. If you have a case involving children, we will also discuss a Parenting Plan, Child Support and Other Financial considerations.

Approximately 98% of my cases, where I have served as the Mediator, have been settled during the schedule mediation session.  Once the parties sign the agreement that the Mediator prepares, we will walk you through the process so that you can attend an uncontested hearing and take the court documents that we  have prepared, directly to the court house without the hassle or expense that others are paying.

See for yourself why  a Family Mediation is the Absolute Best Way to handle your Florida Divorce or Florida Child Custody case. Our phone lines are open 24/7 and when you call ask about our FALL SPECIAL FOR FLAT FEE CASES SUCH AS MEDIATION.

About the Author

Gordon Shayne

Gordon N. Shayne Family Law / Divorce Lawyer Phone: (904) 544-6855 Gordon N. Shayne's field of practice is devoted to Family Law/Divorce case throughout the State of Florida

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ABOUT GORDON N. SHAYNE

With over 35 years of experience, Mr. Shayne has had a legal career fighting for the rights of his clients while focusing his practice exclusively on Divorce, Child Custody and other Family Law Matters. Our services are available throughout the State of Florida.

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