Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
Protect your time, your finances, and your peace of mind. Whether you're navigating divorce, separation, parenting, or financial disagreements, mediation provides a private, structured approach to working toward agreements with the guidance of a neutral professional.
The Challenge
What happens to the house? How will you divide your finances? What will parenting look like when you're living in two different homes?
Whether you're preparing for divorce, navigating separation, or revisiting an agreement that no longer works, these decisions can feel overwhelming—especially when communication is already difficult.
Mediation gives you a place to work through disagreements with the guidance of a neutral professional, so you can focus on finding solutions instead of having the same conversations over and over.
Because the time, money, and emotional energy you spend resolving these issues matter. So does your future.
Book a Free Call (opens in a new tab)Why Mediation
01 Cost
When every disagreement requires another exchange between attorneys, legal fees can add up quickly. Mediation gives you a way to work through decisions together with professional guidance, potentially reducing the expense of prolonged negotiations.
02 Delays
Waiting for responses, revisiting the same disagreements, and struggling to make progress can leave your life feeling on hold. Mediation brings the important conversations into focused sessions where you can address unresolved issues directly.
03 Difficult Communication
It's difficult to reach agreements when every discussion becomes an argument. A neutral mediator helps keep conversations productive, ensures both people have an opportunity to be heard, and guides the discussion toward possible solutions.
You don't have to agree on everything before mediation. You just need to be willing to work toward an agreement.
Book a Free Call (opens in a new tab)Mediation Services
Whether you're navigating divorce, separation, or disagreements about parenting and financial responsibilities, mediation provides a structured setting to work toward an agreement.
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Work through the important decisions involved in separating your lives, including parenting arrangements, financial support, property, and debts.
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Develop parenting arrangements or resolve disagreements involving schedules, holidays, parental responsibilities, and other parenting decisions.
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Address disagreements involving child support, financial responsibilities, and proposed changes to existing arrangements.
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Work toward resolving disagreements that arise after divorce or between parents who were never married, including proposed modifications to existing arrangements.
Meet Your Mediator
Karen Repetti
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
I believe that how you navigate difficult family decisions can have just as much impact on your future as the decisions you make along the way.
My background in conflict resolution and my work as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator have shaped an approach centered on preparation, neutrality, and purposeful conversations.
Having experienced divorce myself, I understand how intimidating the process can feel when you don't know your options. That's one of the reasons I care so much about helping people approach these decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
My goal is to provide a professional setting where both parties can work through important decisions thoughtfully, with respect for their time, finances, and future.
How It Works
Book a complimentary 15-minute call to discuss your situation, ask questions, and learn whether mediation may be right for you.
Receive guidance on preparing for your session, then work through the important decisions together in a structured, professionally facilitated setting.
When agreements are reached, the terms can be documented for review and the appropriate next steps in your divorce or family matter.
Virtual and in-person mediation available.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can come to mediation with unresolved issues. Both parties simply need to be willing to participate and work toward possible agreements.
For couples who can reach agreements, mediation may reduce the amount of attorney time needed for negotiations and some of the expenses associated with prolonged litigation. The actual cost depends on your circumstances, and independent legal advice may still be valuable.
You can participate in mediation without hiring attorneys to represent you throughout the divorce or family matter. However, mediation does not replace legal advice, and both parties are encouraged to consult independent attorneys when appropriate.
Yes. Parenting arrangements, financial support, property division, and debts are among the issues that can be addressed in family mediation.
Yes. Family mediation can also help parents and former spouses work through disagreements involving parenting plans, time-sharing, child support, and proposed changes to existing arrangements. Some agreements may require court approval to become legally effective.
Mediation doesn't guarantee an agreement. If some issues remain unresolved, you can explore additional mediation, legal advice, or other appropriate options.
Yes. Virtual sessions are available throughout Florida, and in-person mediation can be arranged based on location and availability.
The cost depends on the services needed. During your free consultation, we'll discuss the process and pricing so you can decide whether it's the right fit before making a commitment.
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
In a complimentary 15-minute call, we'll discuss your situation, answer your questions about mediation, and explore whether it's an appropriate option for you.
You'll learn what working together could look like, including the process and pricing, without any obligation to move forward.
Book a Free Call (opens in a new tab)Complimentary 15-minute phone consultation
