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10 Reasons why Divorce Mediation is a superb option in Florida: Benefits and Insights

10 Reasons why Divorce Mediation is a superb option in Florida: Benefits and Insights

Divorce can be a difficult and tumultuous experience, but there are various ways to ease the process. One effective solution is mediation, a method that has gained significant traction in Florida for its ability to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently. Mediation offers a less adversarial approach, allowing both parties to come to mutual agreements with … Continue reading 10 Reasons why Divorce Mediation is a superb option in Florida: Benefits and Insights

Best Methods to Build Brand Awareness for Your Florida Mediation Practice

Understanding Brand Awareness What is Brand Awareness? Brand awareness is the degree to which your potential customers recognize your business and its services. For a Florida mediation practice, it means the extent to which individuals, families, or businesses in need of conflict resolution services are aware of your firm and its offerings. Importance of Brand … Continue reading Best Methods to Build Brand Awareness for Your Florida Mediation Practice

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

Rules Petition

On December 13, 2022, the Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy filed a petition with the Florida Supreme Court to amend the Rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators, Part II Standards of Professional Conduct.  The amendments offer timely updates and clarifications to the ethical standards governing parenting coordinators.  The petition is styled In … Continue reading Rules Petition

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

Mediation Week

WHEREAS, Florida has been a leader in recognizing and promoting mediation as an alternative to litigation; and WHEREAS, administrative agencies and court programs use mediation to effectively and efficiently resolve disputes; and WHEREAS, mediation empowers individuals to develop solutions to conflict that are tailored to their particular needs; and WHEREAS, mediation increases the use of … Continue reading Mediation Week

How to resolve homeowners’ association disputes in Florida

If you live in a planned community in Florida, you are likely a member of a homeowners association (HOA). These organizations are responsible for maintaining the community’s common areas and enforcing the rules outlined in the governing documents. While HOAs can provide many benefits to residents, they can also be a source of conflict. If … Continue reading How to resolve homeowners’ association disputes in Florida

Deborah Beylus Speaks at the 30th Florida DRC Conference

Deborah Beylus, a distinguished South Florida Certified Family Mediator and educator, will be speaking at the 30th Annual Florida DRC Conference, ADR: Improving the Resolution of Civil Cases, on August 11-13 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, FL.   Hosted by the Florida Dispute Resolution Center (DRC), Office of the State Courts Administrator, the conference gathers practitioners … Continue reading Deborah Beylus Speaks at the 30th Florida DRC 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