# Reineke Mediations > A Tampa Bay, Florida divorce and family law mediation practice led by attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator Beth Reineke. The practice is dedicated exclusively to out-of-court alternatives to litigation, including divorce mediation, pre-suit mediation, uncontested and collaborative divorce, court-ordered mediation, and parenting coordination. Sessions are conducted in person at the Tampa office or virtually by Zoom for clients in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties and beyond. Beth Reineke holds a finance degree from the University of South Florida and a law degree (with honors) from the University of Florida, and has been a licensed Florida attorney since 1990. She focused exclusively on divorce and family law beginning in 1997, was a Florida Bar Board Certified Marital and Family Law Litigator from 2000 to 2015 (one of only about 20 in Tampa at the time), and in 2015 left litigation to practice solely as a neutral mediator. She brings 30-plus years of experience and is particularly equipped for divorces with complex finances. She is the author of "Before the Battle: Choosing Peace in Divorce Through Pre-Suit Mediation" (available on Amazon, with a free download offered on the site). - Office: 4950 West Kennedy Blvd, Suite 302, Tampa, FL 33609 - Phone: 813-205-6675 - Service area: Tampa Bay region, primarily Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties; virtual mediation available statewide and for out-of-state spouses. - Fees: pre-suit mediation billed at $400/hour combined, typically split so each spouse pays $200/hour; pay-as-you-go with no upfront retainer. Key Florida divorce law context referenced by the practice: - No-fault state: the only required allegation is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken"; fault grounds such as adultery or cruelty need not be proven. - Residency: at least one spouse must have resided in Florida for six months immediately before filing. - Court filing fee: the Clerk of the Circuit Court charges $408 to file a contested or uncontested divorce. - Two-agreement structure: Florida divorces involving children typically require two separate agreements (a marital settlement agreement and a parenting plan). - Financial affidavits: required, but effective November 1, 2023, amended Florida Family Law Rule 12.285 lets spouses in an uncontested case agree (by filing proper notice) not to file their financial affidavits with the court, keeping them off the public record. - Most pre-suit and uncontested mediations reach a signed, file-ready agreement in roughly four to six weeks. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://www.bethreineke.com/): Practice overview and alternatives to litigation. - [Mediator Profile (Beth Reineke)](https://www.bethreineke.com/beth-reineke/): Mediator biography and credentials. - [Practice Areas](https://www.bethreineke.com/practice-areas/): Overview of all mediation services offered. - [Reviews](https://www.bethreineke.com/reviews/): Client reviews. - [Books](https://www.bethreineke.com/book-download/): Beth Reineke's book and free download. - [Blog](https://www.bethreineke.com/blog/): Articles on Florida divorce mediation. - [FAQs](https://www.bethreineke.com/faqs/): Answers to common Florida divorce questions. - [Contact Us](https://www.bethreineke.com/contact/): Free phone consultation and office details. - [Schedule a Mediation](https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/afce7872-1cde-45ff-b5b3-17358f55298b): Online mediation booking. ## Practice Areas - [Divorce Mediation](https://www.bethreineke.com/divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): Neutral mediation of all divorce issues. - [Uncontested Divorce Mediation](https://www.bethreineke.com/uncontested-divorce-agreements-mediator-tampa-bay/): Mediation for uncontested divorces. - [Collaborative Divorce](https://www.bethreineke.com/collaborative-divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): Collaborative divorce process. - [Parenting Coordination](https://www.bethreineke.com/parenting-coordination-mediator-tampa-bay/): Parenting coordination for high-conflict co-parenting. - [Divorce & Family Law (overview)](https://www.bethreineke.com/divorce-family-law-mediator-tampa-bay/): Broad divorce and family law mediation. ## Divorce Mediation Subtypes - [Pre-Suit Mediation](https://www.bethreineke.com/pre-suit-divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): Resolving issues before filing for divorce. - [Cooperative Divorce](https://www.bethreineke.com/differences-between-collaborative-cooperative-and-pre-suit-divorce-mediation-tampa-bay/): Cooperative vs. collaborative vs. pre-suit comparison. - [Cooperative / Amicable Divorce Mediation](https://www.bethreineke.com/cooperative-divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): Amicable cooperative mediation. - [Court Ordered Mediation](https://www.bethreineke.com/court-ordered-mediation-tampa-bay/): Court-ordered / attorney-assisted mediation. - [Preparing for Mediation](https://www.bethreineke.com/preparing-for-mediation-tampa-bay/): How to prepare for a session. - [Getting Divorced on a Budget](https://www.bethreineke.com/getting-divorced-on-a-budget-mediator-tampa-bay/): Low-cost divorce options. - [Mediating Complex Divorce](https://www.bethreineke.com/mediating-complex-divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): High-asset / complex-finance divorce mediation. - [Mediating Military Divorce](https://www.bethreineke.com/mediating-military-divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): Military divorce mediation. - [Mediation for Non-Traditional Families](https://www.bethreineke.com/mediation-for-non-traditional-families-tampa-bay/): Non-traditional family mediation. - [Same-Sex Divorce](https://www.bethreineke.com/same-sex-divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): Same-sex divorce mediation. - [The Civilized Divorce](https://www.bethreineke.com/the-civilized-divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): Low-conflict divorce approach. - [The Confidential Divorce](https://www.bethreineke.com/the-confidential-divorce-mediator-tampa-bay/): Privacy-focused divorce mediation. - [Unmarried Couples / Paternity](https://www.bethreineke.com/unmarried-couples-paternity-mediator-tampa-bay/): Paternity and unmarried-couple matters. - [Custody & Visitation](https://www.bethreineke.com/custody-visitation-mediator-tampa-bay/): Custody and visitation mediation. - [Alimony](https://www.bethreineke.com/alimony-mediator-tampa-bay/): Alimony / spousal support mediation. - [Child Support](https://www.bethreineke.com/child-support-mediator-tampa-bay/): Child support mediation. ## Uncontested Divorce Subtypes - [Divorce Without Competing Attorneys](https://www.bethreineke.com/divorce-without-competing-attorneys-mediator-tampa-bay/): Avoiding the two-attorney model. - [Legal Separation Agreements](https://www.bethreineke.com/legal-separation-agreements-mediator-tampa-bay/): Separation agreement drafting. - [Marital Settlement Agreements](https://www.bethreineke.com/marital-settlement-agreements-mediator-tampa-bay/): Marital settlement agreements. - [Parenting Plans](https://www.bethreineke.com/parenting-plans-mediator-tampa-bay/): Parenting plan drafting. ## Resources - 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