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NEWLY UPDATED FORECLOSURE INFORMATION:View the procedures and get forms related to foreclosure settlements and mediation in both Brevard and Seminole County.
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TOPICS REGARDING MEDIATION
What is mediation?
What are the advantages of mediation?
What Types of Disputes Can County Civil Mediation Help Resolve?
What is involved with the mediation process?
What Happens If An Agreement Is Reached?
What Happens If An Agreement Isn't Reached?
What exactly does a mediator do?
How do I contact a mediator?
Links To Forms and Other Aids
Other Resources related to mediation
WHAT IS MEDIATION?
Mediation offers an informal forum for resolving problems between parties. The mediator, a neutral third party listens to both sides of your case and acts as a facilitator to help parties focus on the issues, encourage discussion and assist them in reaching a fair and mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement. By reaching a settlement during mediation, you avoid the uncertainty of a trial in which the judge dictates the results. TOP
MEDIATION ADVANTAGES:
The mediation process is informal
Mediation is confidential
Parties actively participate in the mediation process
Immediate resolution
Avoids preparation for a trial
Avoids court cost and the loss of time from work TOP
What Types of Disputes Can County Civil Mediation Help Resolve
Auto Repairs
Business/Customer
Collection of Accounts
Condominium Associations
Consumer Homeowner Associations
Landlord/Tenant Neighbor/Neighborhood
Property Damage
Workplace Disagreements TOP
The Mediation Process
Only the parties directly involved in the dispute and/or their attorneys are allowed to attend the mediation conference unless both sides agree to include an interested third party. Each party is given the opportunity to present his or her issues and concerns without interruption. The parties then attempt to reach a settlement. TOP
What Happens If An Agreement Is Reached?
If a mutually acceptable agreement is reached between both parties, the mediator assists in preparing a document reflecting the conditions on which all parties have agreed. The agreement is then signed by the complainant and respondent. Each party is given a copy of the signed, binding agreement. The agreement should not be signed if either party feels threatened or coerced. The original agreement is then filed in the Court file. The Court is then notified by the mediation program that the case has been settled. TOP
What Happens If An Agreement Isn't Reached?
Should your case not be settled, you will be advised of the next step in the court process. TOP
Mediators
A mediator is a volunteer who has been trained and certified by the Supreme Court of Florida. The mediator assists the parties in identifying the issues, fostering joint problem solving and exploring settlement alternatives. He or she cannot give legal advice . TOP
CONTACT A MEDIATION CASE WORKER
Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Justice Center
3rd Floor
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
Mediation Services Coordinator:
Oliie M. Lyons: 321-637-5532
Fax: 321-637-5534
email: ollie.lyons@flcourts18.org
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