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
As a mediator, you know the importance of reaching an agreement that works for both parties. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is very similar. It’s about creating a win-win situation for you and your potential clients. With SEO, you can put yourself ahead of the competition and attract more clients to your mediation business. Most people … Continue reading How Can SEO Help Mediators Stand Out Online?
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 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 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 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 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
SELECTING A MEDIATOR by Will Murphy Most litigators have developed a process for making many of the decisions that come up regularly in lawsuits. If you are a litigator, you probably have templates for complaints and/or answers, for interrogatories and for common motions. You probably have questions you frequently ask in depositions. You have certain … Continue reading SELECTING A MEDIATOR
Question and Answer FLORIDA ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL MEDIATORS, INC. How Does a Mediator Resolve Personal Injury Cases? Personal injury cases often center around the concept of negligence. The plaintiff must show that the defendant owed him or her a duty, breached that duty and caused damages as a result of that breach. These cases often involve … Continue reading FAPM: Question and Answer
Cultural Diversity: How Cultures within Cultures May Interpret Time Differently By Dr. Isis C. Clemente, M.A + J.D As I’ve mentioned before, I immigrated to New York at the age of 9. Having grown into an adult in a New York Culture sayings such as: Group A • “ Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You … Continue reading Cultural Diversity: How Cultures within Cultures May Interpret Time Differently
| 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 |
