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Divorce Mediation Attorney in St. Augustine | Certified Family Law Mediator

St. Augustine’s Largest Law Firm

Divorce Mediation Attorney in St. Augustine

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.


What Is Divorce Mediation?

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:

Mediation may be voluntary or court-ordered in divorce proceedings within the Seventh Judicial Circuit (including St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, and Volusia Counties).


Benefits of Choosing Mediation

  • 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.


Who Should Consider Mediation?

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.


What Happens During Divorce Mediation?

Our mediation process typically includes:

  1. Initial consultation to determine if mediation is appropriate

  2. Confidential sessions led by a certified family law mediator

  3. Legal guidance and documentation support throughout the process

  4. 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.


Mediation vs. Litigation

TopicMediationLitigation
TimelineWeeks to a few monthsOften 6–12+ months
CostGenerally lowerHigher due to attorney and court fees
ControlYou decide the outcomeJudge decides the outcome
PrivacyConfidentialPublic record
CooperationPromotes collaborationOften increases conflict

Serving Clients Across Northeast Florida

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)


Start Mediation with Confidence

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

 

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Serving Clients Across St. Johns County and Northeast Florida At St. Augustine Divorce Attorney, we represent clients in contested divorce and family law matters throughout St. Johns County and the surrounding areas of Northeast Florida. Our attorneys routinely appear in local family courts and are familiar with the procedures and expectations of judges across the region. We serve clients in: St. Johns County, including: St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Julington Creek, Fruit Cove, Vilano Beach, Palm Valley, World Golf Village, Silverleaf, Beachwalk, Crescent Beach, Palencia, Durbin Crossing, Hastings, and Elkton. Nearby Counties and Communities, including: Duval County – Jacksonville, Mandarin, San Marco, Southside Clay County – Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Middleburg Flagler County – Palm Coast, Flagler Beach Putnam County – Palatka, East Palatka, Interlachen, Crescent City Southern Georgia (select family law matters) – St. Marys, Kingsland Whether you live in a coastal community, a gated development, or a rural part of Northeast Florida, we’re here to provide trusted guidance and strong advocacy in your contested divorce.