How much does divorce mediation cost in Florida?

How much does divorce mediation cost in Florida?

The current rate is $120.00 per party, per session for parties whose combined income ranges between $50,000 and $100,000 and $60.00 per party, per session for parties whose combined income is less than $50,000. You must file a Financial Affidavit with your case so that the fees can be established.

Do lawyers come to mediation?

In recent years Lawyers have become more accepting of mediation and their participation in the process. This has at least partly been in response to the wide proliferation of ADR and particularly mediation in recent years. Mediation is however not a substitute for independent legal advice.

Is mediation mandatory in Florida divorce?

Though mediation is not an initial requirement of divorce, it almost always becomes one. In short: mediation is not required, but if you want to file for divorce, establish a custody or support agreement, or modify an existing agreement, the court will likely refer you to mediation before it will hear your case.

What happens if a parent refuses mediation?

What happens if one partner refuses to go to mediation, or if they attend but refuse to participate? The amendments to the Family Law Act make it compulsory to attend mediation before making an application in Court regarding parenting matters. The Court may also determine whether to award costs against a party.

What happens when a mediation agreement is broken?

When mediation is ordered by the court, the agreement that is reached there is often entered into record as an official court order. This means that anything you do to violate the agreement will be a violation of a judge-issued order and you can be fined or jailed as a result.