Mediation is a confidential and informal process by which the parties discuss and negotiate the issues in dispute with the goal of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediation conference is presided over by an impartial third party. If an agreement is reached, a formalized settlement agreement can be prepared by the mediator or by the atttorneys for the parties and presented to the Court for incorporation into a Final Judgment.
With the right mediator, each party will understand the procedure, be satisfied with the result and appreciate that they were treated with respect.
Attorney Peter M. Farren is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.
Contact us for a brochure with additional information on family law mediation.