Mediation & Counseling Consultants
Feeling trapped in your marriage due to high attorney fees?
With our Pre-Suit Mediation services, you can now secure an affordable divorce. Mediation & Counseling Consultants is a comprehensive solution for both parties. In our divorce mediation sessions, we cover all aspects related to your marriage and future plans.
Our Services
Divorce Pre-Suit Mediation with Minor Children
Divorce Pre-Suit Mediation with minor children offers a non confrontational approach to dissolving your marriage and stands as a compelling alternative to litigation.
Divorce Pre-Suit Mediation with No Minor Children
Divorce Pre-Suit Mediation without children offers a non-confrontational avenue for dissolving your marriage, serving as a viable alternative to litigation.
Paternity Pre- Suit Mediation - Never Married With Children
When a couple has a child or children but have never married, the court terms the formal establishment of a parenting plan a ‘Paternity’ suit.
Mediation For Modification of Final Judgement or Court Order
Modification Mediation offers a non confrontational pathway for amending an existing Court Order or Final Judgment.
An Experienced Mediator Can Make a Significant Difference During Difficult & Emotional Times
Even when couples are working well together, divorce is a very emotional process. Because Kathy Leggett is also a seasoned mental health clinician, she can help you navigate through this difficult time and provide resources for you, your spouse, and your children if needed.
Litigation can often take up to 2 years even with a simple divorce. Dragging through the court system is an emotionally draining period of time. Everyone goes through the normal adjustment process that accompanies divorce — but Divorce Mediation works quickly and efficiently helping you to move forward and live your new life.
Even when couples have a good rapport, divorce remains an emotionally taxing ordeal. Kathy Leggett, a seasoned mental health clinician, is adept at guiding you through this tumultuous phase, offering resources for you, your spouse, and even your children if necessary.
Engaging in litigation can stretch even a simple divorce to a 2-year timeframe, causing emotional drain. Struggling through the court system prolongs the natural adjustment that accompanies divorce. However, Divorce Mediation works swiftly and effectively, empowering you to progress and embrace your new life.
What IS
Parenting Plan?
Why You Need a Parenting Plan: According to Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes governing family law, the court mandates a parenting plan in cases involving minor children.
Key Components of Your Parenting Plan:
- Your parenting plan should feature a comprehensive time-sharing schedule covering:
Transitions: Pick-ups and drop-offs
Holidays and Special Occasions: Who has the children when
Transfer of Belongings: How and when items like clothing and toys move between homes
Right of Refusal: If one parent can’t fulfill their time, the other has the right to take the children
Notice of Whereabouts: Ensuring both parties know the location of the children at all times
- Your parenting plan may address other vital issues concerning your children, such as:
Education: Including school choices and homework routines
Health Care: Covering medical, dental, and emergencies
Social, Physical, and Emotional Well-Being: Extracurricular activities, social guidelines, and emotional support
Having a well-crafted Parenting Plan not only fulfills legal requirements but also provides a stable foundation
for your children’s future.
About Us
Your Attorney Alternative Divorce Mediation Experience You Can Trust
Early in my profession, I worked in a very contentious family law practice. I witnessed couples being pitted against each other and families torn apart. Litigation would often drag on for years and when the divorce was finally granted, both parties were emotionally exhausted and financially drained.
Since 2007 I have been mediating cases for couples who want to be in control of the outcome of their divorce and would rather keep the thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees for themselves and their children.
As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Parenting Coordinator, I am trained to assist families who wish to work out the terms of their divorce or parenting schedules without the heartache and cost of litigation.
Unlike other mediators, I am also a practicing mental health clinician, and have the ability to help you navigate through the emotional ups and downs everyone experiences with divorce.
As a Mediator, I do not represent either party. I work for both of you and guide you to make decisions that are in the best interest of your children as well as to accomplish the best outcome for your futures.
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
– Nova Southeastern University, Orlando, Fl
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Court Mediator
– University Of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Dependency Court Mediator
– University Of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
- State of Florida Certified Mortgage Foreclosure Mediator
– University Of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
- Florida Qualified Arbitrator
– Fl Supreme Court Approved Arbitrator Training
- Training in the Interdisciplinary Team Model of Collaborative Practice – Orlando, Fl
- Conflict Coaching – Peacemaker Ministries – Orlando, Fl
- Parent Coordination Certification – University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
- American Academic of Forensic Psychologists- Child Custody Evaluation training,
-Jonathan Gould, Psy.D., ABPP, Diplomate in Forensic Psychology American
Board of Professional Psychology – Charleston, SC
- Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling – Licensed Mental Health Therapist
-Southern Christian University, Birmingham, Al
CONVENIENCE AND PRIVACY
Our mediations are conducted virtually while you are in the comfort of your own home, with the ability to still speak privately with your mediator in a break out room.
Once we’ve reached an amicable settlement agreement, all of your court documents are prepared and e-filed with the court.
Your Final Hearing will be held virtually as well.
Pre-Suit Divorce Mediation not only saves you MONEY but it also saves TIME.
Even when couples are working well together, divorce is a very emotional process. Because Kathy Leggett is also a seasoned mental health clinician, she can help you navigate through this difficult time and provide resources for you, your spouse, and your children if needed.
Litigation can often take up to 2 years even with a simple divorce. Dragging through the court system is an emotionally draining period of time. Everyone goes through the normal adjustment process that accompanies divorce – but Divorce Mediation works quickly and efficiently helping you to move forward and live your new life.
Testimonials
Working with Kathy was both easy and professional. She made us feel comfortable and as relaxed as possible. She helped us with all of our paperwork and made sure everything was completed. When I called to set our final hearing the exact words from the courthouse were “I wished everyone’s paperwork was like yours. You are all set”. Thank you, Kathy!
Autum Bassham
Thanks again, 10 years later and still appreciate your wisdom.
I can’t speak highly enough of the quality and scope of the services they offer. At one of the worst moments in my life they were able to help sort out the issues and save us the expense of protracted litigation, while making sure our children were not caught in the middle. Both parties received fair and equitable results, best possible outcome for us.
Spoke to contact again today while making a referral and it is like talking to an old friend that you trust. Good advice in a troubling moment.
Todd Moore
I hired Ms. Leggett as a mediator for a difficult family law matter. I did not expect a successful resolution because of the animosity between the clients. However, as a direct result of Ms. Leggett’s professionalism and most importantly her patience the matter concluded with an amicable settlement. At no time did she ever give up on the parties or the mediation process. I highly recommend Ms. Leggett for your mediation needs and I look forward to using her again for all of my mediation needs.” Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative.
Renee Pobjecky, Esquire
