In most contested divorce cases in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, the court orders the parties to attempt mediation before scheduling a trial. This requirement reflects the court’s preference for party-driven resolutions over judge-imposed ones, and a large percentage of cases do settle at this stage.
Knowing that mediation is likely, and preparing for it early, can save months of litigation. A divorce mediation attorney in the Fort Lauderdale area helps a client treat the session as a real opportunity rather than a procedural hurdle.
