Family Law Mediator
Carmen R. Gillett, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, facilitates mediation for:
- Divorce
- Separation Agreements
- Child Custody Disputes
- Spousal Support Modifications
- Child Support Modifications
- Access & Contact / Time Sharing Issues
- UCCJEA Disputes
- HAGUE Convention
- and other Family Law disputes
Reach an agreement over family law disputes, without the lengthy, costly, and emotionally draining process of litigation in court.
As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, Carmen R. Gillett who has been practicing family law since 1998, offers a track record of exceptional success in forging an environment in which agreements can be reached, even under the most challenging circumstances.
Divorce Mediation ~ Separation Agreements ~ Child Custody Disputes
Spousal Support Modifications ~ Child Support Modifications
Access & Contact / Time Sharing Issues ~ UCCJEA Disputes
HAGUE Convention & other Family Law disputes
Divorce Mediation
Separation Agreements
Child Custody Disputes
Spousal Support Modifications
Child Support Modifications
Access & Contact / Time Sharing Issues
UCCJEA Disputes
HAGUE Convention
& other Family Law disputes
What are the main advantages of mediation?
- less time consuming & stressful
- more affordable than lengthy litigation
- quicker resolution of important issues
- staying in control of the outcome
Mediation allows the parties involved to have productive conversations, working together with a neutral third-party – The Mediator – to find solutions that benefit both parties. Mediation reduces conflict, emotional burden, anxiety and fear which often increases with lengthy court litigation.
Who better to decide the outcome of a life impacting decision than the parties involved, instead of leaving it up to the quality of attorneys and the judge’s decision.
Who makes a good mediator?
The advantage of choosing a mediator with family law experience is that the mediator can better explain options, give examples, and paint a clear picture of what the outcome of the disagreements could be if the parties were to go to court. The mediator can not give legal advice to either party but the experience of the mediator facilitating the mediation can make all the difference in what type of solutions may be reached.
Divorce Mediation
Divorce is often an emotionally difficult process. Mediation can ease the tension, open a path for constructive communication, lesson the financial burden, and make it easier to move forward than engaging in an emotionally draining and expensive court battle.
Divorce can be especially traumatic for children. With mediation, children can see that their parents are trying to work together despite their disagreements. Parents experience an environment where their voices are heard, legal implications of decisions are answered and understood, and often common ground can be found even in the most challenging of situations.
But, if at any time during mediation one of the parties feels that they are not satisfied with the process or possible outcome, mediation can be stopped and each party can retain an attorney, take their case to court and let a judge decide. By trying the process of mediation, you are not giving up your right to go to court.
Like to find out more to decide whether mediation is right for you?
Please review the Mediation Resources section to find out what happens in mediation,
how to prepare, learn about fees involved, and other important details.
Visit the Mediation FAQs section for information on commonly asked questions.
Any additional questions regarding mediation,
please feel free to schedule a complimentary 15 min call.
Florida Family Law Mediator
Carmen R. Gillett
Certifications/Specialization
- Marital & Family Law Mediator, Supreme Court Certified
- L.L.M. in Elder Law
- Board Certified Marital & Family Law Specialist
- Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate By the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Member of the Sarasota Collaborative of Family Law Professionals
- Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals