Richard Carl Smukler

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that takes feuding parties and aligns their interests to ultimately achieve an amicable settlement. For decades, Rich Smukler Mediation has helped guide parties through the process.

I am here to help you with your Pre-suit, Pro se (Uncontested) Divorce Mediation. It is a voluntary process chosen by couples that have decided to divorce, but who want to avoid the financial and emotional costs.

Arbitration differs from mediation as the Arbitrator acts in the form of a judge and makes rulings and decisions as though in a courtroom. A mediator acts as an impartial individual who tries to get the parties to resolve their issues.

Mediation is required in Florida Divorce cases to give the couple a chance to make decisions on assets, child support, and alimony before the court exercises its authority and decides for them.