Why an AI-Drafted Florida Parenting Plan Is Inferior to One Drafted by an Experienced Attorney/Mediator

When Florida parents are separating or divorcing, a comprehensive and legally sound parenting plan is critical. This plan outlines how parental responsibilities, and time-sharing will be divided and must comply

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What Makes a Family Law Mediator Truly Qualified? Why Not All “Certified” Mediators Are Equal

When Florida couples begin exploring alternatives to a traditional courtroom divorce, mediation is often the first—and best—option. But once you decide to mediate, a new question arises: Who should guide

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What Are the Pitfalls of Having ChatGPT Draft Your Florida Parenting Plan?

Artificial intelligence has entered nearly every corner of modern life. From suggesting gift ideas to helping people write resumes and emails, tools like ChatGPT have become incredibly popular for generating

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Top Tips for Effective Communication During Florida Family Law Mediation Sessions

Pre-Suit Mediation can be an efficient way to resolve disputes, particularly in Florida family law cases where mediation is mandated if a contested case is filed. It’s a structured process

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What Happens If Settlements Cannot Be Reached During Family Law Mediation in Florida?

Participating in family law mediation is a legal requirement and a beneficial process. The court typically mandates mediation before a case can proceed to trial, aiming to encourage the resolution

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Ruling Allows Some Divorcing Couples to Waive Filing Financial Affidavits in Florida

The Florida Supreme Court has approved a Family Law Rule Committee proposal that significantly changes the process for divorcing couples. Under certain circumstances, they can waive the filing of financial

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The Benefits of Pre-Suit Divorce Mediation vs. Divorce Litigation

When couples find themselves facing the challenging prospect of divorce, they often have to navigate complex legal processes that can be emotionally and financially draining. As a seasoned family law

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Changes To Florida Divorce Procedure – Financial Affidavits Do Not Have To Be Filed In Uncontested Divorce Proceedings

The Florida Supreme Court has approved a Family Law Rule Committee proposal that permits divorcing couples, under certain circumstances, to waive the requirement that their financial affidavits be filed with

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Divorce Mediator – Legal Separation In Florida

You want to separate, but you don’t want to file for divorce at this time. What should you do? Most Florida divorce attorneys will tell you that Florida law does

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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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