Mediation Services

     Judy L. Gorman, Esq. is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator.  Mediations are currently offered by Video Conference (Zoom).  Hourly rates are $100.00, with a $200.00 minimum charge.  There are two sessions offered each day, 9:00 am and 1:30 pm.  Alternate start times and evening mediations are always available upon request.  Payment is accepted by debit and credit card, through Lawpay, at the conclusion of mediation.  You may cancel or reschedule at any time with no fee.  There is no charge for review of any documents or pleadings prior to mediation.  Schedule directly clicking the link below and receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.  Any questions, please email or call.

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Divorce

       A divorce can have a great impact on your qualify of life.  Divorces affect the division of your assets and debts, your responsibilities and time spent with your children, obligations related to child support, and the impact to your  post-divorce income when factoring in alimony.  We will help you fully understand all issues involving your divorce to help reach your best outcome.   

Family Law

       There are many issues addressed under the broad heading of 'family law'.  We are a law office with a strong background in all areas of family law and can competently assist you to navigate your issues such as:

• Divorce (simple, complex, uncontested, or mediated)
• Establishing or disestablishing paternity,
• Establishing or modifying a parenting plan and time share schedule.
• Modifying an existing child support obligation.
• Obtaining temporary custody by extended family members.
• Step-parent adoptions. 
• Being able to relocate with the minor child(ren).
• Modifying existing parenting plans or time share schedules.
• Determining which parent receives the minor child's tax exemption.
• Rights of  domestic partnerships.  

       We are a law office with a strong background in all areas of family law, and can competently assist you to navigate yours.

Collaborative Law

       Judy is trained in collaborative law, which is an alternative process that intentionally avoids litigation and court involvement, wherein both spouses and their respective attorneys work together to come up with reasonable settlement agreements.  The agreements reached can be temporary, partial agreements, or they can resolve all issues of the marriage. 

Guardian Ad Litem

       Guardians ad Litem help protect the best interests of the minor child(ren) by investigating the disputes and making recommendations.  A Guardian ad Litem is not an "advocate" or a "lawyer" for the child(ren), but is more akin to an evaluator, to assist in understanding the child(ren's) best interests.   Judy has been handling Guardian ad Litem assignments in high conflict divorce and family custody cases for two decades.  Judy accepts these assignments on sliding scale fees based on the conflict and the parents' income.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial (Antenuptial) Agreements

       These agreements are written contracts couples enter prior to their marriage (prenuptial) or after they are married (postnuptial).  It is a myth that only the wealthy should consider these agreements or that they represent a lack of trust in a relationship.  These agreements can set the expectations for a successful marriage by allowing the couples to decide how certain financial matters can be handled during the course of their marriage, which is particularly helpful in second marriages.  They also can offer a wide range of protections in the event of a failed marriage, as well as lessen the pain and wasted resources in the event of a divorce.