Divorce/Paternity

• No deadlines. Because the case is not yet filed with the court, the parties can proceed at their desired pace without statutory guidelines.
• It is less expensive than traditional divorce litigation.
• It is less adversarial and more likely to preserve the relationship between the spouses.
• It allows the spouses to have more control over the outcome of their divorce.
• It can be a more flexible and creative process than litigation.

Divorce has the reputation of being a contentious, painful, long-drawn-out process. It may be all of these things, but mediation can alleviate some of the stress that comes with the dissolution of a marriage.

This is possible because mediation happens outside of a courtroom, a setting that is always fraught with tense emotions. Mediation further tends to provide a much quicker resolution to the dispute, which means that both parties can move forward sooner. Moreover, mediation is a collaborative process in which there is an inherent give and take. It lets both parties be active participants, rather than forcing them to wait on the sidelines while a judge makes the decisions.

With good legal representation and a dedicated mediator, it is possible to resolve even the most complex divorce cases in Orlando. Frequently, the mediation process is faster, less costly and more amicable than divorce proceedings in a courtroom.

Paternity sometimes must be settled before final arrangements for child support or custody may be made. The questions and issues involved in paternity cases are always sensitive. Emotions tend to run high, and there is always the risk that someone, perhaps a child, will be hurt in some way by the process.

The courtroom frequently is where paternity issues are resolved. However, a paternity mediation in Orlando may be the more sensible, and sensitive, choice. If one party has questions about paternity, then it is always advisable to have those questions answered sooner rather than later. Compelling someone to comply through the court can become an adversarial process, which is why the more collaborative approach of mediation may make sense.

Through a process of negotiation, it is possible to arrive at a common-sense solution with which both parties are satisfied. Mediation also may keep some of the personal details of the issues outside of the public forum, guaranteeing better privacy for all involved.