Florida courts require most divorcing couples to attempt mediation before a judge will hear contested issues at trial. Mediation is a structured negotiation session conducted by a certified mediator who is neutral and does not represent either party. The mediator does not decide the outcome. Their role is to help both sides explore possible agreements, identify where compromise is feasible, and document any resolution they reach. In Broward County, mediation is typically scheduled through the court after the discovery phase is complete, though parties can also arrange private mediation before that point.
For clients going through a Pembroke Pines divorce, mediation is often where the case resolves. Even in highly contested proceedings, reaching a mediated settlement is almost always faster and less costly than going to trial. Preparing for mediation means knowing your financial position in detail, understanding what outcomes are realistic under Florida law, and having a clear sense of which issues are worth holding firm on. Brodzki Jacobs prepares clients thoroughly for what mediation will involve, so they are not walking in without a strategy.
