Mediation & Settlement

What good preparation looks like, how to read the room, and when to push for resolution versus walk away.

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Compare the five engagements

One consultation, five paths.

Every engagement begins with a phone call to 305.358.2330. We discuss which path fits your situation, and any fee is quoted only after that call.

Comparison of the five Carolan Family Law Firm engagements, in order: Presuit Negotiation, Online Mediation, Private Counsel, Second Opinion, and Prenups & Postnups.
	Presuit Negotiation	Online Mediation	Private Counsel	Second Opinion	Prenups & Postnups
Counsel of record / role	Represents one party	Neutral — represents neither	Behind-the-scenes — never counsel of record	Independent reviewer — never counsel of record	Drafting / review — advisory only
Court appearances	No	No	No	No	No
Learn more	Details →	Details →	Details →	Details →	Details →

Document preparation, where pleadings are required for Presuit Negotiation or Private Counsel, is quoted separately at your free phone consultation. Court filing fees are set by and paid directly to the Clerk of Court.