Author: Anna Sciotti
Is Family Mediation Right for My Situation?
One of the most common questions I hear is, “How do I know if mediation is right for us?” The answer isn’t based on how much conflict there is, who started the disagreement, or whether everyone gets along. It’s based on whether mediation is the right process for the circumstances. Family mediation can be a… Read more
What Mediation Can’t Do (and What People Secretly Wish It Would)
Every once in a while, someone walks into mediation hoping it’s about to perform a small miracle. I wish I could tell you it works that way. It doesn’t. The truth is, mediation has limits. Those limits aren’t flaws in the process. They’re part of what mediation is—and what it isn’t. So, let’s clear that… Read more
Common Myths About Family Mediation
One of the things I’ve noticed after years of mediating family cases is that people rarely walk into mediation with a blank slate. Long before the session begins, they’ve already formed an opinion about what mediation is going to be like. Sometimes those expectations come from an attorney. Sometimes they come from a friend who… Read more
Florida Man Mediation FAQs
Sometimes one person is ready to make a plan…and the other person is in what I call Florida Man Mode. Florida Man Mode isn’t about where you live. It’s my affectionate name for the moments when planning feels harder than hoping everything will somehow work itself out. By that, I mean someone who’s: If you’ve… Read more
Is Family Mediation Confidential?
One of the most common questions people ask before mediation is, “Will what I say be confidential?” It’s an important question because mediation is built around conversation. People want to know whether they can speak honestly, ask difficult questions, explore options, or acknowledge concerns without worrying that every statement will later be used against them.… Read more
Child Support Worksheet
Child Support Worksheet The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet is a Florida Supreme Court approved family law form used to calculate child support under Florida law. The worksheet applies the state’s child support guidelines using financial information provided by the parents and other factors required by statute. While the worksheet provides a guideline calculation, it is… Read more
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form)
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form) The Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form) is a Florida Supreme Court approved family law form used to disclose a person’s financial circumstances. It provides a summary of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, helping ensure that financial decisions are based on complete and accurate information. Because it is a… Read more
Florida Parenting Plan
Florida Parenting Plan The Florida Parenting Plan is a Florida Supreme Court approved family law form that outlines how parents will share parental responsibility and time-sharing after separation or divorce. It serves as a roadmap for raising children across two households by documenting the agreements parents have reached regarding their child’s care and daily routines.… Read more
Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA)
Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) A Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is a Florida Supreme Court approved family law form that documents the agreements reached between spouses during mediation or negotiation. Once signed, it may be submitted to the court as part of an uncontested divorce and, when approved by the judge, becomes part of the Final… Read more
Florida Court Forms
Mediation is more than a conversation. It’s a structured process designed to help people identify issues, exchange information, and reach informed decisions together. Part of that process involves completing certain Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms. These forms help organize financial information, document parenting arrangements, and record the agreements reached during mediation. Depending on… Read more
