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 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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Why AI Can’t Calculate Your Child Support Obligation Per the Florida Child Support Guidelines

In today’s digital world, artificial intelligence is used for nearly everything—from writing emails and planning vacations to estimating mortgage payments and drafting legal documents. While tools like ChatGPT may seem

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Why Are Agreements Reached in Pre-Suit Mediation Better Than Relying on the Florida Court?

When a family law dispute arises, many assume the only way to resolve it is by going to court. While litigation is sometimes necessary, it increases stress, costs, and unpredictable

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Mediation vs. Retainer Fees: Where Your $3,000 Works Harder

When families face legal disputes—such as divorce, parenting plans, or support issues—the instinct is often to “lawyer up.” For many, that means paying thousands of dollars upfront as a legal

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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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The Hidden Risks of DIY Legal Forms: Why Custom Agreements Matter

When navigating divorce, custody, or other family law matters in Florida, it’s tempting to turn to online DIY cookie-cutter online legal forms. After all, they’re cheap, easy to download, and

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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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