Family Mediation and Parenting Coordination for Sumterville

Why some Sumterville 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 Sumter 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

Everything begins with a free 30-minute consult. For Zoom sessions, Jessica sends a secure link and walks through confidentiality and how the session will run. She can keep everyone together or meet with each person on their own in a private breakout room. She puts points of agreement in writing, and documents are signed electronically once each person 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.

Sumter County court information

Sumter County family cases are heard at the county courthouse in Bushnell. Forms and general information are on the clerk's family law resources page. The Sumter County Self-Help Center has more information.

This is general information, not legal guidance.

Also see: Sumter County page · Areas served · Appointments

Sumterville FAQs

Can we meet in person?

Yes. Families from the Sumterville area can meet at Jessica's office in downtown Dade City, open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM with weekends by appointment, or meet by Zoom.

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.