Lawyer in North-Central Florida
When You Want to Use Mediation or a Collaborative Approach
If you are considering filing for divorce or are already a party to a divorce proceeding, you may have many reasons for seeking an alternative to litigation as a way of resolving your differences. You may want to avoid the financial and emotional costs of protracted litigation. You may be concerned about the impact of a trial on your children. You may simply want to end your marriage without another fight.
At the law offices of Jonathan P. Culver, P.A., in Gainesville and Ocala, we have over 12 years of experience helping men and women resolve family law disputes without resorting to litigation. We know that emotions can run high during a divorce or family law dispute. We also know from experience the best long term solutions are often those that are worked out amicably by the parties. Whether you are considering mediation or the collaborative law approach, we have the experience to guide you through the process. For a private meeting to discuss your needs, contact our offices or call us at 352-372-6277 (Gainesville) or 352-401-5688 (Ocala).
Our Mediation Practice
In family law mediation, a neutral third party works with you and your spouse to help you find solutions that are mutually acceptable or beneficial. The mediator does not take testimony from witnesses, does not rule on issues of law and does not render any verdict for you. Instead, the mediator works with both parties to find ways in which to resolve all of your differences without going to court. If you come to agreement on the issues, you sign a contract, which will be enforced by the court.
Attorney Culver is certified as a family law mediator by the state of Florida. We can act as the mediator in any family law matters you have. We can also act as your attorney in a proceeding with another mediator, or we can simply help you prepare to represent your own interests in mediation.
Our Collaborative Law Practice
In the collaborative law process, both parties are represented by counsel, but agree to resolve all differences without the intervention of the court or the judge. In the collaborative process, family counselors and financial professionals are often called upon to help structure parenting plans, child support and property agreements. The collaborative law process can also be used in post-divorce situations. If the parties in a collaborative law process cannot come to agreement on all the issues and must seek the involvement of the court, they must also hire new counsel to handle any further issues.
Jonathan P. Culver is certified as a collaborative law attorney in Florida and can protect your interests throughout the process.
To arrange a confidential consultation, contact us or call us at 352-372-6277 (in Gainesville) or 352-401-5688 (in Ocala). Our offices are open Monday through Friday, from 9 am until 4:30 pm. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
Jonathan P. Culver, P.A.
802 NW 16th Avenue, Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32601-6950
Telephone: 352-372-6277 | Fax: 352-401-9869
2145 NE Second Street
Ocala, FL 34470-6950
Telephone: 352-401-5688 | Fax: 352-401-9869