Online Family Mediation for Haines City, Florida

Why some Haines City families try mediation first

Mediation lets you settle family matters without arguing them in open court. It is usually more private, and parents can build a schedule around real life, like school calendars, work shifts and weekend plans, instead of leaving every detail to someone else.

Services for Polk County families

• Family mediation: parenting plans, time-sharing, child support, alimony, and dividing property or debts

• Parenting coordination: support for parents who are following a plan that is already in place

• Collaborative divorce: Jessica serves as the neutral facilitator, the mental health professional on the team

How a session works

You start with a free 30-minute consult. After that, Jessica sends a secure link and goes over confidentiality and the session format. She can work with everyone together or with each person separately in private breakout rooms. Agreements are summarized in writing and signed electronically once everyone is comfortable.

Fees

Jessica charges $200 per hour, billed in tenth-of-an-hour (6-minute) increments. The price is the same on Zoom, and the retainer is set case by case.

Polk County court information

Polk County's courthouse is in Bartow. The clerk notes that some family law hearings now take place at a different county location, and it has branch offices in Lakeland and Winter Haven. Forms and general information are on the clerk's family law resources page. The court's self-help page has more information.

This is general information, not legal guidance.

Also see: Polk County page · Areas served · Appointments

Haines City FAQs

Can I meet Jessica in person?

No. Sessions for Polk County are held by Zoom only.

My co-parent lives in another county. Does that matter?

Not for a Zoom session. Each of you can join from your own location.

Is Zoom secure enough for something this personal?

Jessica uses password-protected meetings and asks everyone to join from a private space. She goes over privacy steps before the session starts.

Will Jessica write our final paperwork?

She writes up the terms you reach in a written agreement. Because she does not give legal advice, many people have their own attorney review it.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. The first consult is 30 minutes and free, and you can book it online. You can use that time to ask questions and decide whether mediation is a good fit before you commit.