It really isn’t necessary to have the war of the Roses when you find that your marriage isn’t working out.  There is another way.  (22)

Are you and your ex spouse to be still respectful?  Do you have children that will keep you tied together?  Do you want to make your own decisions about how to divide your assets, income and children.  Then there is an alternative for you. (64)

Mediation, without attorneys and pre suit, allows couples who are amicable and  respectful, to sit down with each other and a neutral third party to collaboratively and cooperatively discuss and resolve the issues of your divorce.  The process is more relaxed, less stressful and substantially less expensive.  The best part about it is that you and your spouse make your own decisions about what is most important to you. (133)

With the help of the mediator your agreements are reduced to writing and resolved before you file your divorce. That means your divorce is filed as a settled matter which  alleviates the expenditure of time, stress and money.  And, the whole process is confidential.  The only thing that is filed is the final agreement and disclosure and forms that are required by law.  (195)

So, who do you go to if you want to mediate rather than litigate your divorce.  Experience is the key factor.  A Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator who has practiced in family law in your locale is your best bet. That person has represented people like you and your spouse and understands the issues and how to help you resolve them.  That person understands the importance of preserving the respect between you and  understands how to develop a binding agreement which will assure the enforcement of your mutual decisions.(285)

Mediation is the best approach to dissolving your marriage with your dignity, respect and pocketbook in tact. (301)