Pursuing Out-of-Court Resolutions to Divorce Disputes

Divorce is a high-stakes and emotional process, but that does not mean that it needs to be resolved through a contentious courtroom battle. Many divorce disputes – even those in which the parties have serious differences – can be resolved out of court through mediation.

Miami divorce mediation lawyer Ronald H. Kauffman is committed to helping clients resolve divorce cases in a non-adversarial manner whenever possible. By counseling clients through the mediation process, he is often able to help them avoid protracted and expensive litigation.

 

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Understanding the Divorce Mediation Process in Florida

Under Florida law, the parties to a divorce must attempt to resolve their difference through mediation before their case can proceed to trial. In many cases, mediation can be used earlier in the process to resolve all outstanding disputes before either party has filed for divorce.

In divorce mediation, the parties and their attorneys meet with a neutral mediator – sometimes together, sometimes separately – to try to negotiate a settlement agreement.

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Ideally, both the mediator and the attorneys should have enough experience to anticipate what will happen if the case goes to trial. Drawing on that experience, they can help the parties negotiate an agreement without any need to have a judge decide the issues for them.

As an experienced divorce litigator who has resolved many cases out of court, Ron can advise you on your options and help you pursue the best possible outcome through mediation. Of course, if mediation does not work out, he is also fully prepared to go to trial on your behalf.

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Ronald H. Kauffman, P.A. - Miami Family Law Attorney

In Florida, most divorce cases are settled through some combination of informal negotiations and formal mediation. To schedule a free consultation with Ron to discuss whether mediation is appropriate for your case, please contact his office at 800-556-2329 or by e-mail.

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Family Law

There are a number of attorneys in South Florida, but only a handful are board certified in marital and family law by the Supreme Court of Florida and the Florida Bar. Ronald H. Kauffman is one of them.

Prenuptial And Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements are important for couples planning to marry. Many people believe prenuptial agreements are only for the rich and famous. However, prenuptial agreements help all couples.

Paternity

Paternity actions are filed in order to legally establish a child’s biological father, typically for the purposes of protecting one’s parental rights or to allow the mother to acquire child support from the father.

Same-Sex Relationships

Because Florida does not recognize same-sex marriage — even for individuals who were married in a state where same-sex marriage is legal — Florida statutes regarding divorce do not apply to same-sex couples.

Parental Relocation

When one parent wants to move more than 50 miles from their current address with a minor child, they will need either the consent of the other parent, or a court order granting a relocation petition.

Assisted Reproductive Technology Law

Increased use of in vitro fertilization, surrogate parenting and other assisted reproductive technology (ART) for the purposes of giving birth have added a new level of complexity to family law issues.