Can A Mediator File Divorce Papers?

No. All mediators are neutral facilitators. According to Florida law they cannot represent either spouse in court, so they cannot file your court documents for you or attend the final

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Military Divorce – Residency Requirements

The origin of the Program must not be misrepresented; you must not claim that you wrote the original Program. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must

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We Have Settled. We Don’t Need A Divorce Mediator. Yes, You Do.

Mediation services include so much more than just assisting the divorcing parties in reaching an agreement. If you are getting divorced and you already have a "kitchen table" "handshake deal"

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Divorce Mediation – No Court Divorce

Not in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Several Florida mediators claiming to be licensed attorneys are advertising NO COURT DIVORCE. Don’t be fooled. Check with the Florida Bar Association. Some

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What Most Divorcing Couples Don’t Understand About Hiring An Attorney Vs. Pre-Suit Divorce Mediation

When you hire an attorney to represent you in your divorce case you pay the attorney/litigator a retainer, which is just like a deposit. It could be $2,500, $5,000, $10,000

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Who Gets The Engagement Ring?

When couples divorce, one issue that often comes up is who is entitled to the engagement ring. Under Florida law, and engagement ring is a conditional gift, conditioned on the

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Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative Divorce is one of the newest alternatives to divorce litigation. But, it’s not for everyone because not everyone needs four professionals – two attorneys, a facilitator and a forensic

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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.

Call 813-205-6675 or contact us using the form below.

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