If each party approaches Mediation with an open mind and with a willingness to listen to what the other party/parties has/have to say, a second...

In Florida, a settlement reached at meditation must be reduced to writing to be enforceable.

It may be impossible to know in advance whether, at mediation, a Plaintiff will make a settlement demand that a Defendant deems reasonable. ...

From your summary of what took place, it sounds as if neither you nor your ex-husband were represented by counsel at Mediation, as counsel for...

Your question raises a number of questions whose answers may highlight the need to confer with competent counsel practicing in the jurisdiction...

As your question is not accompanied by sufficient information about your case, the answer most helpful to your defense cannot be provided. You...

Yes, when it comes to the best interests of a child, a Judge can rule differently than the parties at mediation. You can confer with your attorney...

In Florida, a Pro Se or represented party could file an Objection to Notice of Mediation and either a Motion to set Mediation with another...

In Florida, a party could move for: (1) sanctions, such as payment of the appearing party's costs and fees related to attendng the mewdiation;...

A mediation participant may, without any penalty for doing so, ask a mediator for opinions that include the likely outcome of a case. However,...