Role of a Mediator in the Divorce Process

Jacksonville, FL Family Law Attorney Works with Clients as Mediator to Resolve Divorce Cases

Divorce cases are notorious for being contentious, ugly legal battles. Images of people screaming at each other in a courtroom are familiar to us all, and the picture isn’t pretty. However, there are alternatives to this kind of divorce. Mediation, a process which allows a neutral third party to facilitate agreements between divorcing spouses out of court, is gaining in popularity as a low cost alternative to the typical divorce litigation scenario. Duval County Divorce Attorney Maria Rogers works as a mediator in cases in which divorcing couples feel ready to resolve their issues in a cost-effective, mature way.

Why Mediation?

Nearly all family law issues involve highly personal matters, the resolution of which is likely to be frustrated by arguments and bad feelings. The goal behind mediation is that the best interests of everyone involved, particularly children, are the first priority, and often, the expense and ugliness of courtroom litigation can take away from that. Florida Divorce Mediation

Attorney Maria Rogers works to help residents of Northern Florida resolve a range of family law matters, including:

  • Divorce
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Mediation
  • Private Mediation
  • Paternity
  • Marital Agreements
  • Relocation
  • Military Divorce

In her years as both a divorce attorney and family mediator in the state of Florida, Duval County Mediator Maria Rogers has discovered that spouses and parents who resolve their divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, and other family law matters through mediation services experience the following:

  • Avoid confrontations and find amicable solutions
  • Remain fair to both parents, in the best interests and welfare of their children
  • Discover more satisfaction with the arrangements reached because they were reached together
  • Empowerment and better able to have amicable post-divorce relations with each other

As a mediator, Attorney Roger’s role is to help the divorcing spouses communicate, problem solve, offer solutions, identify needs, make decisions, and evaluate choices. As the mediator, Attorney Rogers takes a disinterested stance and helps the parties come to agreements with minimal intrusion on her part. She creates a comfortable atmosphere, encouraging respectful discussions regarding the challenges the parties are facing, and helps them reach their decisions without strife or confrontation.

Solid, Experienced Legal Counsel and Mediation Services

For the best in mediators in the Jacksonville-area, contact Attorney Maria Rogers. Her skill and knowledge can help you resolve your difficulties in a way that feels satisfying for everyone involved. Call her at her Jacksonville, FL office today at (904) 352-2459.