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Hi! I’m Anna Sciotti, Family Law Mediator.

Welcome! If your brain is spinning about mediation, you’re not alone. I created this Learning Center to answer the questions people ask before, during, and after mediation. You’ll find practical articles about the mediation process, parenting plans, communication, finances, and preparing for the conversations ahead.

General information only—no legal advice.

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Understanding Mediation

As if you don’t have enough on your plate, here’s some mediation candy.

What Is Family Mediation?→

How Mediation Works at My Fair Mediation→

Florida Man Mediation FAQs→

Is Mediation Right for Me?

You found a mediator’s website, so obviously I’m going to tell you mediation is always the answer. Kidding. Sometimes it’s a great fit. Sometimes it isn’t. Let’s talk about both.

Is Family Mediation Right for My Situation?→

Family Mediation vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference?→

What Mediation Can’t Do (and What People Secretly Wish It Would)→

Preparing for Mediation

Before you build a binder and start rehearsing your opening argument, we should probably talk.

What to Expect At Your First Mediation Session→

Getting Ready for Mediation (Without Overthinking It)→

Can I go Through Mediation Without an Attorney?→

Communication & Decision-Making

Talking. Listening. Deciding. Somehow three completely different activities.

The Conversation You Think You’re Going to Have Usually Isn’t the One You Have→

The Conversation Beneath the Conversation→

What is Full Transparency and Why Does it Matter?→

Florida Court Forms

The Sunshine State would like a word. And several forms.

Florida Court Forms & Why They Matter→

Life After Mediation

Because apparently separating wasn’t hard enough……

Beyond the Paper: Living the Agreement→