Divorce mediation Orlando offers a cost effective alternative to a litigated divorce. All couples getting divorced benefit from mediation. Having a neutral third party to discuss your concerns is helpful. Mediation allows a confidential place to put all your cards on the table, express your interests, and divide things amicably.
Couples seeking divorce mediation in Orlando can use attorneys and still stay out of court with mediation. Mediation is a place that allows an exchange of information that can't be done in court through litigation. It often saves couples seeking divorce in Orlando money, time, and emotional energy.
Divorce mediation in Orlando uses a professional who is specifically trained to resolve divorce disputes amicable. Mediators often have mental health training and experience in conflict resolution. The two goals of mediation are to help you get divorced faster, and help you reach an amicable agreement.
There is no time limit on how long you go through your mediation. A litigated divorce takes anywhere from 6 months to 2 years and the normal hold up is court dates and scheduling. With mediation, your guaranteed to resolve issues faster than that because you are handling your own divorce. If you can't ever agree, you can still use the court to give you a decision. In Florida all contested divorces are required to go through mediation anyway.
Divorce mediation Orlando is set up for each party to have access to separate space. Some parties never sit in the same room. Your Orlando divorce mediator will still be able to facilitate a flow of information that will be productive and useful.
Mediation is usually a one time flat fee, ranging from $600-$1500, shared between the divorcing parties. The Orlando divorce mediator works for the people getting divorced. Lawyers require a retainer up front, ranging from $1500-$4800 per person. Mediators have no financial motivation to "win" or "lose."
You can still gather information and consult with a mediator even if your spouse doesn't agree. When mediation takes place, it will be something that you both have to decide on. Having an honest conversation about your financials is usually a good place to start. Oftentimes, people realize that they would rather end their marriage with as little debt as possible and legal fees would be counterproductive to that.
Take the time to research a mediator that offers consultations without commitment. You don't have to feel obligated to make any decisions. (407) 704-6061Call today to discuss your case confidentially and see if mediation is the best fit for you.
Heather Oller is a licensed mental health professional with a Masters degree in counseling and psychology. She is an expert therapist at Orlando Thrive Therapy, Counseling & Conflict Resolution and is a Florida certified family court mediator. She is also a qualified Parent Coordinator. She specializes in conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution.
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