Florida Supreme Court Family Mediation Services

Family Mediation assists in cases involving:

• Paternity
• Dissolution of marriage
• Parenting plans/timesharing
• Child support
• Distribution of marital debts and assets
• Alimony
• Modifications or enforcement of previous family court orders

What are the benefits of Mediation?

• Quicker resolution
• More options are available to the parties than a court can order
• Reduces hostility and trauma to parties and their children
• May lower attorneys fees and costs
• Gives parties control over the outcome

How long is Mediation?

The typical mediation session lasts three hours.  If the parties reach an agreement during mediation, a written agreement is prepared to be signed by all parties during mediation.  You should set aside a minimum of three hours for the mediation.