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Local SEO Tips for Mediators to get ranked in 2023

Do you want to get your business seen by potential customers? With the right local SEO strategy, you can get your website ranking in search engine results and start generating traffic – potential leads – to your business. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to local SEO, but our guide is designed to … Continue reading Local SEO Tips for Mediators to get ranked in 2023

Out-of-Court Settlements for Divorces in Florida

Divorce is a legal procedure of terminating the marriage. Regardless of the reasons for ending the matrimony, divorce always comes with strong emotions, such as stress, anxiety, and resentment. When children are involved, divorce-related challenges multiply. Seeing parents go their separate ways is a painful experience that often leaves deep psychological scars. In addition to … Continue reading Out-of-Court Settlements for Divorces in Florida

Best Ways to Generate Online Reviews

In today’s business market, people often read and consider online reviews first before buying or using a company’s product or service.  Consumers trust other consumers’ opinions and evaluations of a product or service.  Positive Reviews significantly impact the trust clients have in your business and could directly lead to additional opportunities.  As such, positive feedback … Continue reading Best Ways to Generate Online Reviews

Important News for Certified Mediators

Important News for Certified Mediators By: Deborah Beylus Dear Certified Mediators, On April 8, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court announced that it is cancelling all of the Court’s educational programs through September 30, 2020, including the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) Annual Conference for Mediators in August.  While we regret that we will be unable to … Continue reading Important News for Certified Mediators

Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) created two OSCA spotlight videos

Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) created two OSCA spotlight videos By: Kimberly Kosch Dear Colleagues, Exciting news! The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) has created two OSCA spotlight videos that provide information on court-connected mediation, specifically An Overview of Florida Mediation and How to Become a Certified County Court Mediator. The videos are three minutes each and … Continue reading Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) created two OSCA spotlight videos

A House Divided: Splitting the Marital Residence in Divorce Mediation

A House Divided: Splitting the Marital Residence in Divorce Mediation By Deborah R. Beylus The “Marital residence” is a term used in divorce law to refer to the property where the couple resided together before the breakdown of the marriage. Since the marital residence is often the most valuable asset and a mortgage is often … Continue reading A House Divided: Splitting the Marital Residence in Divorce Mediation

2019 Dispute Resolution Center Conference

2019 Dispute Resolution Center Conference August 15-17, 2019 JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Conference In 10 Days, Register Today! Conference Fees $250 Registration Rate by Thursday, August 14th$275 Registration Rate On Site View the Conference Website Agenda & Workshops • Speakers • Fees • Collaborators Continuing Education InformationContinuing Mediator Education (CME)Up to 12.6 CME hours including 1.5 mediator ethics and 1.5 … Continue reading 2019 Dispute Resolution Center Conference

FLORIDA’S JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Judicial Circuit COUNTIES IN THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
1 Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton
2 Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla
3 Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor
4 Clay, Duval and Nassau
5 Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter
6 Pasco and Pinellas
7 Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia
8 Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union
9 Orange and Osceola
10 Hardee, Highlands, and Polk
11 Dade
12 DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota
13 Hillsborough
14 Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington
15 Palm Beach
16 Monroe
17 Broward
18 Brevard and Seminole
19 Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie
20 Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee