Private, Cost-Effective Divorce Resolution in St. Johns and Surrounding Counties
Not every divorce has to end in a courtroom. If you and your spouse are willing to work together to resolve your issues, divorce mediation offers a faster, less expensive, and more amicable path forward. As St. Augustine Divorce Attorneys, we help clients navigate divorce through structured mediation sessions led by experienced, neutral professionals.
Our team includes Attorney Rachael Greene, a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, who brings both legal insight and compassion to the mediation process.
Mediation is a confidential process in which both spouses meet with a neutral third-party mediator—often an experienced family law attorney—to reach agreement on the terms of their divorce. Unlike courtroom litigation, mediation empowers the parties to make their own decisions, rather than leaving them up to a judge.
Common issues addressed in mediation include:
Real estate or business ownership disputes
Mediation may be voluntary or court-ordered in divorce proceedings within the Seventh Judicial Circuit (including St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, and Volusia Counties).
Faster Process – Avoid the long timelines associated with court hearings and trials
Lower Costs – Significantly reduce legal fees and litigation expenses
Confidentiality – Mediation is private, unlike public courtroom proceedings
More Control – You and your spouse decide the outcome—not a judge
Less Adversarial – Focus on solutions, not winning or losing
Mediation is particularly beneficial when children are involved, as it helps reduce conflict and encourages cooperative parenting going forward.
Mediation is ideal for divorcing couples who:
Want to avoid court
Can communicate respectfully
Are open to compromise
Want to protect children from emotional stress
Prefer privacy and flexibility
Even high-conflict divorces can benefit from mediation when facilitated by a skilled, impartial mediator.
Our mediation process typically includes:
Initial consultation to determine if mediation is appropriate
Confidential sessions led by a certified family law mediator
Legal guidance and documentation support throughout the process
Preparation of final agreements that comply with Florida law
We guide both parties through productive discussions while identifying solutions tailored to their unique family and financial circumstances.
Topic | Mediation | Litigation |
---|---|---|
Timeline | Weeks to a few months | Often 6–12+ months |
Cost | Generally lower | Higher due to attorney and court fees |
Control | You decide the outcome | Judge decides the outcome |
Privacy | Confidential | Public record |
Cooperation | Promotes collaboration | Often increases conflict |
We offer divorce mediation services to clients in:
St. Johns County – St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Julington Creek, Fruit Cove, Vilano Beach, Palm Valley, World Golf Village, Silverleaf, Beachwalk, Crescent Beach, Elkton, Hastings
Flagler County – Palm Coast, Flagler Beach
Duval County – Jacksonville, Mandarin, San Marco
Clay County – Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Middleburg
Putnam County – Palatka, East Palatka, Interlachen
Volusia County – Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach
Southern Georgia (select mediation matters)
If you’re exploring alternatives to traditional divorce litigation, mediation may offer the clarity and control you need. Contact our St. Augustine Divorce Attorneys to learn whether mediation is right for your situation.
Call today: 904.495.0400
Email us: info@sjlawgroup.com
Office: 104 Sea Grove Main Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080