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Mediation is an underutilized legal service used to reach an agreement or compromise with another party. Family mediation can be used for various reasons, such as paternity or changes to custody orders but is commonly implemented during divorces. Family mediation is a voluntary process in which an attorney serves as a neutral, third-party mediator by working for the mutual good of all parties. This process is advantageous to clients needing to resolve family disputes for a plethora of reasons, such as:

• Avoiding litigation
• Saving money on overall case expenses
• Retaining control over the outcome
• Resolving sooner
• Sparing loved ones from a hostile legal dispute
• And more!

Clients tend to seek mediation as it opens lines of communication for the parties. During the mediation proceedings for divorce, the discussions can address many areas, including the following:

• Visitation & Custody
• Child Support & Miscellaneous Expenses
• Health Insurance
• Education Costs
• Alimony
• Division of Assets & Debts

Once the involved parties reach an agreement, the decisions are recorded, signed, and legally authorized.

Paternity

You may require the assistance of a paternity family lawyer if you wish to establish a parental relationship between an individual and a child. In Florida, when a married couple has a child, the husband is presumed to be the child’s biological father, so most paternity cases are between unwed individuals. These suits are commonly filed when a man denies fathering a child, a mother contests a father’s paternity, or a mother seeks child support through paternity. A mother cannot collect child support from a father until establishing legal paternity through the court. Likewise, visitation and custody are not protected rights for fathers without legal paternity. Paternity can be proven through voluntary affirmation or DNA testing via family law court. If confirmed, the father is entitled and liable to all parental rights and responsibilities and may be subject to back pay for child support. The dedicated paternity lawyer at Mancebo Law & Title can help you if and when:

• You are disputing your paternity.
• You are seeking child support.
• You are fighting for visitation rights.

An uncontested divorce is one in which both parties have agreed to the dissolution of their marriage. The issues requiring decisions are done amicably, and the parties agree. Uncontested divorces can happen with or without a lawyer; however, retaining an attorney is advised as the legal intricacies can be overwhelming and tedious. In an uncontested divorce, an attorney can assist one or both sides by:

• working out the details of the marital Settlement Agreement,
• filing the agreement and additional paperwork with the Family Court,
• scheduling a final hearing with the court
• attending the final hearing
• and much more!

Your attorney will present the case to the judge during the final hearing so that a Final Order for Dissolution can be granted. Lastly, your attorney will divide assets and finalize the divorce. Though this divorce process is simplified, individuals benefit from the knowledge and experience of a family attorney; retaining quality legal help ensures that your needs are met and your family is prioritized.

Why Should You Retain An Experienced Family Lawyer From Mancebo Law & Title?

Attorney Guillermo Mancebo and the Mancebo Law & Title team tirelessly provide top-tier legal support for clients and their loved ones. We work collaboratively with families to save them time and money without compromising the integrity or value of our services.

If you are in Coral Gables, Florida or the surrounding area, schedule a consultation and begin taking the next steps to resolve your family concerns. Give us a call at 305-363-6066 or visit our website at https://mancebolaw.com. We look forward to working with you!