Amicable Divorce and Co-Parenting Through Mediation
Despite the best intentions of an amicable split, the adversarial nature of traditional divorce tends to highlight conflicts and intensify emotions. It is simply not conducive to fruitful negotiations or getting along with your ex-spouse in the future.
Pre-suit mediation offers the best opportunity for a civilized divorce. You don’t want a constant tug-of-war over the kids. You don’t want your dirty laundry aired in court. You don’t want to fight anymore.
Attorney Mediator Beth Reineke of Reineke Mediations can help you explore mediation as the road to an amicable, civilized divorce and healthy co-parenting. She is certified by the Florida Supreme Court to conduct divorce and custody mediations, and she has over 30 years of experience assisting divorcing parties.
Getting Divorce On A Budget
The Real Cost of Divorce
| Expense category |
Traditional litigated divorce
Two attorneys |
Pre-suit mediation
Reineke Mediations |
| Upfront retainers |
$6,000 - $10,000+
Two separate $3k - 5k retainers |
$0
Pay as you go by the hour |
| Hourly rates |
$700 - $900+/hr
Two separate attorney fees |
$400/hr combined
$200/hr per spouse |
| Average timeline |
6 to 18+ months
Of stressful court delays |
4 to 6 weeks
From settlement to finalized agreement |
| Total financial drain |
Often $15,000 to $30,000+ |
A fraction of the cost
Versus hiring two attorneys |
A Rate That’s Shared, Not Doubled
Our pre-suit mediation rate is $400 per hour, which is typically divided equally between both parties - so each spouse pays just $200 per hour.
Combined rate
$400/hr
Per spouse
$200/hr
Taking the High Road in Divorce and Custody Disputes
You and your “ex” are going to cross paths. There is enough water under the bridge without the added animosity from a bitter courtroom battle. If you have children, it is even more important that you be able to put negative emotions aside and take the high road. Your children will take their cues from your post-divorce dynamics — will your co-parenting relationship be civil and cooperative or caustic and divisive?
Attorney Beth Reineke of Reineke Mediations practices extensively in pre-suit mediation, a proactive process for resolving differences prior to filing for divorce. She serves as a neutral facilitator to guide you through all the applicable family law matters, including parenting time, child support, property division and alimony. Once you have reached agreement on all the issues, she can draft the marital settlement agreement and parenting plan tailored to the specific requirements of the family court in Hillsborough County, Pasco County, or Pinellas County.
It is one thing to say “We’re all grown-ups here.” Yet it is difficult to hold your tongue and maintain a cooperative spirit when you feel slighted or manipulated in contested divorce proceedings. We firmly believe mediation is the best avenue to a civilized divorce. The process will be less confrontational and much less expensive than traditional divorce litigation. Additionally, the details of your personal wealth and terms of your divorce settlement may remain confidential. In the end, you should be able to sit in the same church at your child’s wedding or attend graduation without incident.
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