Cost-Effective Divorce Mediation
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Marina R. Taylor’s Approach
to Peaceful, Effective Resolution
When resolving even the most contentious Family Law disputes, “Artful Negotiation” is Marina Taylor’s byword — defusing disputes, reducing confrontation, developing an atmosphere conducive to logical arguments, revealing mutual benefits, and producing successful settlements.
During your initial Consultation, Marina will explain the two primary legal paths you can take when seeking a divorce: either an uncontested or a contested divorce. Another option is mediation, which often can avoid emotional confrontation in the courtroom and allow a married couple to settle their differences in a more relaxed environment—a process that Marina is exceptionally skilled in guiding.
The best way to navigate any divorce is with the assistance of a trained and educated professional. Marina R. Taylor, an experienced divorce lawyer serving clients in Brandon, Riverview, and all of Hillsborough County, will help you select the best legal path to your divorce.
Unlike most divorce lawyers, Marina R. Taylor offers set fees instead of charging billable hours in most divorce situations. When a case becomes complicated beyond the scope of her set fee structure, she will inform her client and negotiate an extended fee. See Marina Taylor’s Set Fees pricing schedule.
Divorce
The divorce process can vary significantly from state to state, but Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means the parties do not have to claim specific misconduct or other reasons for seeking a divorce. The only requirement is that one of the spouses must show Florida residency for at least six months, usually proven by a Florida driver’s license or a notarized affidavit.
In Florida, getting a divorce decree can take as little as several months to more than a year, depending on whether the process is contested or uncontested. The average uncontested divorce takes about six months. The average contested divorce takes a year or more. The amount of time varies according to the judge, the county, and the will of the parties to reach a mutual agreement or dispute every issue.
The length of time for a court to approve the dissolution of a marriage also depends on such factors as equitable distribution of property, time sharing, custody and parenting issues, child support, alimony, and entitlement to attorney’s fees and costs. Marina R. Taylor is focused on keeping her clients’ divorce cases as uncomplicated as possible.
Uncontested Divorce
Mediation is a process in which a mediator or neutral party helps to negotiate a settlement agreement. In Florida, the disputing parties are usually required by the court to attend mediation sessions before trial to resolve all or some of the pending issues. Marina R. Taylor is skilled in guiding the mediation process to effectively resolve family law and civil disputes, reduce litigation costs, and empower the parties to resolve their issues without a lengthy and potentially contentious trial.
The biggest advantage of divorce mediation is that you have control over your divorce terms and develop creative solutions that can only be done in mediation and not in court, Marina says.
A divorce mediator facilitates communication so that a husband and wife can freely express their concerns and desires in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The mediator’s goal is to help a couple come to an agreement that satisfies both sides.
Once the parties sign, the mediated agreement is considered legally binding and will be presented to the court to become part of the divorce decree.
But if your case does not settle through mediation or negotiation, Marina Taylor is prepared to fight aggressively for you in court while clearly focusing on solving issues according to your goals through cost-effective tactics and appropriate legal options.
Divorce decrees may be enforced or modified by a later court order. If one of the parties fails to comply with an existing court order, the court can be asked to enforce the order or issue a new one. Marina R. Taylor has handled many cases that require a change to a prior order because of a change in financial circumstance or involving an existing or pending relocation by filing a supplemental petition for modification.
For example, a divorce decree may prohibit a parent from relocating a child’s residence more than 50 miles from their current residence. Parents who wish to relocate outside of the permissible radius (50 miles) and do not have the other parent’s written consent must file a petition for relocation and comply with the statutory requirements before obtaining a court order allowing said relocation.
Marina Taylor will help you seek restraining orders or protective injunction if you are experiencing legal protection from domestic violence, whether during a marriage, while seeking a divorce, or after a marriage is legally ended.
If your circumstances change following a divorce, such as a change in income or the need to modify a parenting plan, Marina will help you seek a court-ordered modification.
Artful Negotiation
Protect client interests- Aggressively pursue client goals
- Explain and recommend the best legal options
- Execute an effective plan of action to obtain successful results, and
- Leverage her strong courtroom skills to get fair out-of-court settlements and court rulings.
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