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In mediation, the mediator assists the parties as they talk about their dispute to help them find and explore mutually acceptable resolutions of their dispute. If you reach an agreement at mediation, you do not have to go to trial or arbitration.

Mediation is a way of sorting any differences between you and your ex-partner, with the help of a third person who won't take sides. The third person is called a mediator. They can help you reach an agreement about issues with money, property or children. You can try mediation before going to a solicitor.

The basics of court-ordered mediation Parents make all decisions together in mediation, unless they agree to give the mediator decision-making power over some or all issues. Everything that happens in a mediation conference remains confidential, except when child abuse is suspected.

Rule 12.741 - MEDIATION RULES (a) Discovery. Unless stipulated by the parties or ordered by the court, the mediation process shall not suspend discovery.

Family Mediation is a facilitated process of family dispute resolution. A family law mediator promotes discussion and negotiation that allows the participants involved in a conflict or a dispute the opportunity to exchange divergent views, ask questions, discuss difficult topics and find solutions.

How to find a good family mediator Ask friends and family for a recommendation or your solicitor if you have one. ... Anyone can call themselves a family mediator, so it is important to choose someone you can be sure is well trained and experienced. ... Mediators are trained to give legal information but not legal advice.

A family mediation meeting may take between one and two hours and meetings may extend over three to six weeks and possibly longer if there are complex issues to discuss.

If the court orders you to attend mediation, you will receive an Order of Referral to Family Court Mediation in the mail. Along with the court order will be a list of family mediators under court contract, who are trained in family mediation and certified by the Florida Supreme Court.