Mediation

South Florida Lawyer Offering Mediation Services

Going through a divorce is an emotionally draining experience. Disputes can easily arise, leading to a prolonged, costly trial. In these difficult times, you do have options. Divorce mediation is a cost-effective method of reaching a mutually acceptable divorce agreement while preserving civility between the parties.

At the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A., we provide mediation services to families with divorce or other family law concerns. Our founding attorney, Jerome Ventura, is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a mediator in the area of family law and divorce.

With more than 25 years of experience in family law, our firm can help you reach an amicable resolution to your issues. Contact us at 954-438-2828 to discuss the possibility of mediation in your case. We offer a limited initial consultation at no charge.

What is Mediation?

Divorce mediation is not counseling or therapy. It is a process whereby an impartial third-party helps a divorcing couple reach an agreement. Divorce mediation can be time-consuming and hard work. However, it is often less costly than a trial and helps to preserve relationships between former spouses. The mediator remains impartial and can offer no legal advice.

No Is Too Big or Too Small for Mediation

Mediation may be used to solve all of the issues in a divorce, including property division, child custody, Parenting Time & Visitation, child support, and spousal support, or it may be used to solve a single issue.

How Does Mediation Work?

Divorce cases that are not resolved quickly move forward to mediation in an effort to prevent a trial before a Florida family court judge. The mediator:

• Is an independent person who helps both parties reach an agreement
• Helps people understand that they are not as far apart as they think they are
• Sees through anger and emotions and gets to the key issues
• Assists parties in coming to an agreement that is satisfactory to both

Each side may be represented by an attorney during the mediation sessions, or the two sides may choose to handle the divorce on their own. Mr. Ventura can provide mediation services in three different ways:

• As a third-party mediator helping two parties without lawyers reach a pro se divorce settlement
• As a third-party mediator helping two parties who are each represented by lawyers
• As an attorney who represents his client during the mediation process

Contact the Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A.

If you have questions about mediation, contact us via e-mail or by calling 954-438-2828 to arrange a consultation. For your convenience, evening appointments are available.

Prior to your first visit, please complete our Family Law Intake Form. This form helps us understand your situation and goals.