A Mediation is a meeting where people who are involved in a disagreement try to come to an agreement with the help of a neutral third person.

Let’s break it down:

• Two (2) or more people are in a dispute (like a lawsuit or divorce).

• They come together and meet with someone who is completely neutral (called a Mediator).

The Mediator does not take sides and does not make decisions.

Their job is to help both sides communicate, negotiate, and hopefully come to a resolution.

Silvia Amador Brett is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. Go to our Mediation Services page to learn more.