Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
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The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc. is a professional association organized to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas between professionals in the field of mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Get the latest news and updates on our events and webinars, meditation tips, research and more!
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
10M ago
Understanding Brand Awareness What is Brand Awareness?
Brand awareness is the degree to which your potential customers recognize your business and its services. For a Florida mediation practice, it means the extent to which individuals, families, or businesses in need of conflict resolution services are aware of your firm and its offerings.
Importance of Brand Awareness for Mediation Practices
In the mediation industry, trust and reputation are crucial. Marketing your mediation practice is where brand awareness steps in. The more aware people are of your brand, the more likely they are to trus ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
Do you want to get your business seen by potential customers?
With the right local SEO strategy, you can get your website ranking in search engine results and start generating traffic – potential leads – to your business. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to local SEO, but our guide is designed to help you create an effective plan that will give you an edge over competitors as we enter 2023.
Our guide provides specialized tips for mediators that are tailored specifically towards helping their businesses rank better in search engine results, from setting up a proper social me ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
On December 13, 2022, the Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy filed a petition with the Florida Supreme Court to amend the Rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators, Part II Standards of Professional Conduct. The amendments offer timely updates and clarifications to the ethical standards governing parenting coordinators. The petition is styled In Re Amendments to the Rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators, and the court has assigned case number SC22-1704 to the case. The court has announced a public co ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
You will likely experience a contract dispute in Florida if you are a business owner. While contract disputes can be complex and frustrating, there are ways to resolve them without going to court. One such way is mediation, and the other is arbitration.
This blog post will cover the use of both in ADR in Florida. So let’s start without wasting any time.
Mediation: What Is This? What is the procedure in Florida?
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps the parties involved in the dispute agree. The mediator does not make decisions for the parties or force them ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
On December 13, 2022, the Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy filed a petition with the Florida Supreme Court to amend the Rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators, Part II Standards of Professional Conduct. The amendments offer timely updates and clarifications to the ethical standards governing parenting coordinators. The petition is styled In Re Amendments to the Rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators, and the court has assigned case number SC22-1704 to the case. The court has announced a public co ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
You will likely experience a contract dispute in Florida if you are a business owner. While contract disputes can be complex and frustrating, there are ways to resolve them without going to court. One such way is mediation, and the other is arbitration.
This blog post will cover the use of both in ADR in Florida. So let’s start without wasting any time.
Mediation: What Is This? What is the procedure in Florida?
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps the parties involved in the dispute agree. The mediator does not make decisions for the parties or force them ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
WHEREAS, Florida has been a leader in recognizing and promoting mediation as an alternative to litigation; and
WHEREAS, administrative agencies and court programs use mediation to effectively and efficiently resolve disputes; and
WHEREAS, mediation empowers individuals to develop solutions to conflict that are tailored to their particular needs; and
WHEREAS, mediation increases the use of constructive and non- adversarial resolutions in court cases; and
WHEREAS, mediation promotes the use of innovative and effective problem-solving and alternative dispute resolution processes; and
WHEREAS, med ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
Divorce is a legal procedure of terminating the marriage. Regardless of the reasons for ending the matrimony, divorce always comes with strong emotions, such as stress, anxiety, and resentment. When children are involved, divorce-related challenges multiply. Seeing parents go their separate ways is a painful experience that often leaves deep psychological scars.
In addition to emotional crises, spouses and other family members experience financial and legal challenges. Going through an arduous, time-consuming court process causes financial and mental exhaustion for everyone involved.
To help y ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
As a mediator, you know the importance of reaching an agreement that works for both parties. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is very similar. It’s about creating a win-win situation for you and your potential clients. With SEO, you can put yourself ahead of the competition and attract more clients to your mediation business.
Most people never go past the first page of Google when searching for something online. This makes it essential for your mediation website to rank as high as possible on search engine results pages (SERPs). If you’re not sure how to do this, don’t worry! There are plenty ..read more
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
1y ago
WHEREAS, Florida has been a leader in recognizing and promoting mediation as an alternative to litigation; and
WHEREAS, administrative agencies and court programs use mediation to effectively and efficiently resolve disputes; and
WHEREAS, mediation empowers individuals to develop solutions to conflict that are tailored to their particular needs; and
WHEREAS, mediation increases the use of constructive and non- adversarial resolutions in court cases; and
WHEREAS, mediation promotes the use of innovative and effective problem-solving and alternative dispute resolution processes; and
WHEREAS, med ..read more