CHRISTIAN D. SMED, P.A. supreme court of florida certified family mediator
Set your parenting plan, calculate support, and prepare your agreement — all in just one affordable session.
Resolve your divorce, custody, or support dispute with privacy, control, flexibility, and dignity. Whether you've already filed or you're trying to avoid court entirely, mediation can help you move forward — quickly and affordably.
Led by a Florida family law certified mediator and family law attorney with over 25 years of experience, our mediation services are offered statewide and are designed for individuals with or without attorneys who want clarity and resolution without courtroom conflict.
Don’t Let the Court Decide What’s Best for you and Your Family.
What Is Included in the flat fee
✅A private 3-hour mediation session
✅ A neutral, experienced Supreme Court of Florida Certified Family Mediator (not a judge or advocate for either side)
✅ Drafted agreement or partial agreement, ready for filing
✅ Child support calculations, if needed
✅ Offered virtually throughout Central Florida
✅ No legal representation required
Why Mediation Works
✔️ Save Time Court delays are common. A divorce or custody dispute in Florida can take 6 to 12 months — or longer. Mediation often resolves key issues in just one session.
✔️ Save Money Attorney retainers, court motions, and filing fees can cost thousands. Our flat fee for a two-hour session includes everything: mediation, child support guidelines, and written agreements. No surprises. No hourly billing.
✔️ Retain Control and Self-Determination Judges have limited time and even more limited options. Mediation allows you to choose solutions that fit your family, not just the court’s default . ✔️ Protect Your Children Mediation lowers tension and supports respectful co-parenting. Your children deserve peace — not litigation.
✔️ Creative and Flexible Solutions The court often looks for the “standard” answer. Mediation lets you consider all your options, including creative compromises the court cannot order.
What If I’ve Already Filed in Court?
In 99% of Florida counties, the court will eventually require you to mediate. Starting now just means you avoid months of waiting — and thousands in legal costs.
What If I Haven’t Filed Yet?
Perfect. You can mediate before you file and walk into the court with your agreement already in hand. That means:
Mediation is a private, respectful meeting where both parties work with a neutral mediator to find common ground. The mediator does not represent either party and cannot give legal advice. Instead, their role is to help you communicate, understand your options, and explore possible agreements.
Led by an supreme court certified family mediator and Experienced Family Law Attorney
Christian D. Smed, Esq. is a licensed Florida attorney and Supreme Court of Florida Certified Family Mediator who has spent more than two decades guiding families through divorce, parenting plans, and support disputes. You benefit from a calm, flexible, and professional process — grounded in real legal knowledge and experience — while still working outside the courtroom.
Available Statewide Virtually
Whether you're in Orlando, Sanford, Deland, or Mount Dora or anywhere in between — our mediation services are available to all Florida residents, with virtual options for added flexibility.
Don’t Let the Court Decide What’s Best for you and Your Family.
Schedule Your Mediation Today - Contact Florida Supreme Court of Florida Certified Family Mediator Christian D. Smed: 📧 [email protected] 📞 407-644-2978