Divorce Mediation

Divorce Mediation Attorneys in Florida

Divorce can be a painful and difficult process for all parties.  Even if you were the one to make the final decision, you know a divorce could affect your financial security, your emotional stability, and the wellbeing of your children.  When entering the divorce process, it is important to remember what is most valuable — repairing your life and maintaining a healthy environment for your children.  At Richard J. Mockler, P.A., we are available to represent you in mediation or to serve as your mediator.

If we represent you, we will take a comprehensive approach to the divorce mediation process to protect your rights, while working towards an amicable solution for you and your family.

If one of our attorneys serves as your mediator, we will work in a neutral and unbiased way to help you and your spouse negotiate a resolution in an environment that is conducive to open communication and finding solutions that work for you.

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Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation may be appropriate for you if you are seeking to save money in the process and resolve your disputes through negotiation and settlement. As your attorneys, we prepare for mediation by understanding expectations and adopting a plan and a settlement strategy.  We will ask the following:

• What are your goals?
• Does your spouse offer a safe and appropriate environment for your children?
• What will you agree to?
• Where are we going to start our negotiations?
• What is the likely result in court?
• Will you benefit by going to trial?
• What is your bottom line?

After determining your goals and identifying any limitations, we will discuss what the court might do if your case went to trial.  If you believe that divorce mediation is best for you, we will strategize in order to accomplish your objectives.  If your voice is being heard and understood, there is greater likelihood for immediate and long-term success.

Our divorce mediation attorneys are experienced in the following:

• Child custody
• Parenting plans and time sharing
• High asset divorce
• Divorce negotiation
• Spousal support and alimony

Attorney Richard J. Mockler has experience preparing for and participating in significant, high-stakes mediations. In addition to representing clients in connection with family law mediations, Richard has represented parties in mediations and negotiations with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake. Richard can help prepare you for mediation and negotiate on your behalf. 

Richard has also completed the course to become a certified Florida Family Law Mediator. As a mediator, Richard will server in a neutral an unbiased role to help both parties resolve divorce issues through settlement and negotiation. He will not decide your case, but he will help facilitate the dispute resolution process.

Should I Pursue Divorce Mediation?

Many people feel that that their divorce should be "uncontested."  Reaching the "uncontested" resolution is often more difficult than first anticipated.  Divorce mediation is a way of bringing people to the table.  Divorce mediation may result in a resolution to case that is faster, less expensive, and less contested.  If you feel that you and your spouse will work together to reach an agreement without the necessity of court involvement, you should consider going pre-filing mediation.

Our mediators will help to facilitate communication and help you accomplish your goals through the negotiation process. A mediator's role is to be fair and neutral and to ensure that both parties are heard and understood.  Our mediators stress the importance of creating a mediation environment where the parties treat one another with civility.  Intimidation and raised voices are not permitted at mediation.

You are more likely to reach a lasting and beneficial agreement if each party has an equal opportunity to participate in the negotiation process.  As your mediator, we will not pressure you to accept any offer or to make a decision.  Unless you are comfortable with the proposed solution and agree to the terms, you will not be bound by any decision made in mediation.

Should I Have an Attorney at the Mediation?

There is no requirement that you have an attorney at your mediation.  Many parties mediate cases without attorneys.  The mediator, however, cannot give you legal advice or protect your interests.  The mediator's role is to facilitate communication and negotiation in a neutral and unbiased manner.  While a mediator can help the parties explore alternatives, the mediator cannot decide or advocate for what is "right" or "fair" for you.  Nor can a mediator predict what a court will do.  Only your attorney can give you advice concerning your rights and advocate for your best interests.

Contact Richard J. Mockler, P.A. to speak directly with an experienced Tampa, Florida, lawyer regarding the details of your case.