Mediation FAQ

Do I have to attend mediation?
What issues can I resolve at mediation?
Do I have to sit in a room with my spouse?
Will my comments during the mediation be held against me in court?
Mediation is a confidential process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse negotiate a resolution of your family law issues.
Yes. In Florida, you must attempt to resolve your family law issues at mediation prior to seeking judicial intervention.
You and your spouse can enter into a Mediated Settlement Agreement that resolves your divorce, children's issues, such as a parenting plan, a timesharing arrangement and child support, equitable distribution, spousal support and any other marital or family law matter.
No. You and your spouse are usually in separate rooms with your respective lawyers and the mediator will move between the rooms.
