Divorce During Tough Financial Times: How Mediation Saves Money Without Cutting Corners

When finances are tight, divorce can feel impossible. Many Florida couples postpone filing because they worry about legal fees, court costs, or the financial strain of starting over. Others look

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OpenAI’s New Policy Highlights Why Divorce Mediation Still Requires a Real Legal Professional

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT have become part of daily life, offering quick answers to nearly every question imaginable — including legal ones. But while AI can summarize

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Why Real Divorce Mediation Will Always Outperform AI-Generated Legal Advice

Artificial intelligence may be transforming industries, but when it comes to divorce, it cannot replicate what truly matters: understanding, empathy, and legal experience. As tools like ChatGPT continue to appear

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The Tax Trap in Florida Divorces: What Couples Need to Know Before Dividing Assets

When Florida couples think about dividing assets during divorce, their first concern is often fairness: Who keeps the house? How should retirement accounts be split? What about investments or business

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What Retirees Need to Know About “Gray Divorce” Mediation in Florida

Across Florida, an increasing number of couples in their 60s and beyond are deciding to separate. This growing trend, known as “gray divorce,” has become more common as retirees and

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Dividing Property in a High-Asset Florida Divorce: How Mediation Can Protect Privacy and Prevent Escalation

When high-value assets are involved in a Florida divorce, the process of dividing property can quickly become contentious and very public. Disputes over real estate, business interests, retirement accounts, and

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Why the Cheapest Divorce Isn’t Always the Smartest: What Florida Families Should Consider First

As summer comes to a close, many Florida families find themselves with just enough breathing room to take a closer look at long-delayed personal matters—including the decision to separate or

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What Can Pre-Suit Mediation Do For You That AI Cannot?

Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries, including law. From drafting documents to analyzing case law, AI tools promise speed and convenience at the click of a button. But AI isn’t

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Recognized as One of Tampa Style’s Top Women in Law 2025, Beth Reineke Redefines Divorce Through Mediation

For many couples facing divorce, the traditional courtroom path feels overwhelming, impersonal, and adversarial. However, for those seeking a more constructive, private, and respectful process, family law mediation offers an

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Updating Your Florida Divorce Agreement Through Pre-Suit Mediation

Life changes. What worked during your separation and divorce may not reflect your current reality. Whether you need to modify child custody, support, or other aspects of your Florida divorce

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Attorney Beth Reineke devotes her law practice exclusively to mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services in divorce, paternity and family law. If you are committed to resolving conflicts without going to war, contact Reineke Mediations for a free telephone consultation. Our Tampa, Florida mediator conducts in person and virtual sessions with couples who live in and about the Tampa Bay Area – primarily, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties.

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