Reaching agreement in Florida divorce mediation
Home/Contested Divorce
Mediation to agreement · without a courtroom fight

Contested divorce in Florida — settle it with a mediator.

Not aligned yet? You don’t need two lawyers and a trial. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator helps you reach agreement on property, parenting, and support — then we prepare and file your documents. Faster and far less expensive than litigation.

Certifiedmediator, 32 yrs
Avoid trialreach agreement
Far cheaperthan litigation
All 67Florida counties

Not agreed yet? Mediation is the faster, cheaper path.

A divorce is “contested” when you and your spouse don’t yet agree on one or more issues — property, support, or the children. In most Florida cases the court expects you to attempt mediation before trial anyway, so starting early with a certified mediator is where most couples save the most time, money, and stress.

We help you reach agreement on the disputed issues through Florida divorce mediation, then prepare, notarize, and e-file every document. Once you’re aligned, your case effectively becomes an uncontested divorce — finalized in weeks, not years.

Divorcenters is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or courtroom representation. Our role is neutral mediation and document preparation — without the billable hours.

Mediation included

Contested Divorce

You’re not aligned yet — mediation to reach agreement.

$1,999+ court fees
  • Certified mediation sessions
  • All court documents prepared
  • Parenting plan & property division
  • We handle the filing
Get Started
Why Divorcenters

Work with a real, named mediator.

Divorcenters was founded by Allan J. Weltman, a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator with 32 years’ experience — not a faceless online service.

Talk to a mediator
What we help resolve

The issues that make a divorce contested.

Property & debts

Divide the home, accounts, and debts fairly under Florida’s equitable-distribution rules.

Parenting & time-sharing

Reach a workable parenting plan focused on your children.

Support & alimony

Agree on child support and alimony under Florida guidelines.

Then the paperwork

Once you agree, we prepare, notarize, and e-file every document.

Good to know

Questions about contested divorce in Florida

What makes a Florida divorce contested?
A divorce is contested when you and your spouse do not yet agree on one or more issues — property, support, or the children. The goal is to reach agreement so it can be finalized without a trial.
Is mediation required before a contested divorce trial in Florida?
In most Florida contested cases the court expects the parties to attempt mediation on the disputed issues before trial. A certified mediator can often resolve it far faster and cheaper than litigation.
How long does a contested divorce take in Florida?
It varies widely — from a few months to well over a year — depending on how much is disputed. Reaching agreement in mediation is the single biggest factor in finishing sooner.
Can Divorcenters help if you are not a law firm?
Yes. Our Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator helps you reach agreement, and we prepare and file the documents. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or courtroom representation.
Ready when you are

A real mediator can get you there.

Schedule a free consultation with a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator — and settle it without a courtroom fight.

Not a law firm · Serving all 67 Florida counties

Call us Get started