You must attend mediation before any temporary relief hearings will be granted to you and your Orlando Divorce Attorney. Many Florida cases are settled at mediation. The Court sees the process as an effective way to reach a conclusion to a contested matter that will help all parties save time, money and emotional energy. Therefore, your Orange County Judge will require mediation before setting hearings on temporary matters for relief such as alimony or child support. You will also not be able to set the matter for trial until you have attended mediation.
An exception may be made if an Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief is filed. The types of situations that constitute an emergency will vary from judge to judge. So, it is important to have an experienced Orange County Family Law Attorney representing you and fighting for your interests. If you would like to schedule an initial consultation with Attorney Wade P. Luther, please contact us by email or by calling (407) 835-9900.