CHRISTIAN D. SMED, P.A. supreme court of florida certified family mediator
Why Families Like Yours Are Choosing Mediation
💰 1. Save Thousands - Court can cost you more than money — but even financially, it adds up fast. Legal fees, filing costs, time off work... It adds up. With our Flat Fee, you know exactly what you’re paying for, and why.
⚖️ 2. You Stay in Control - Judges have limited time and limited tools. They often rely on formulas and narrow definitions of fairness. Mediation allows you to be creative and craft solutions that reflect your family's morals and values, your parenting style, and your financial reality.
🧑⚖️ 3. The Court Is Not Always Focused on What’s Best for Your Family - Judges are bound by law — not emotion. They may make decisions that are “legally sufficient” but feel disconnected from what your family truly needs. Mediation keeps the focus on the people involved, not just the paperwork.
🧘 4. Reduce Emotional Damage - Courtrooms are adversarial. Mediation is cooperative and flexible. Rather than escalating conflict, mediation works to reduce it — fostering understanding and compromise, not accusations and positioning.
🧒 5. Better for Children - Children benefit when parents model respectful communication. Mediation helps preserve co-parenting relationships and protects kids from the stress and confusion of court battles.
📝 6. Walk Away with a Plan - You don’t just talk — you get results. If you reach agreement, our mediator will draft the terms in writing so you can file with the court. Even a partial agreement can save time, reduce litigation, and ease tension.
✅ Neutral mediator with 25 years of family law experience
✅ Child support amount calculated, if needed
✅ Draft of full or partial agreement, suitable for court filing
✅ Virtual session
✅ No lawyers required — just practical, professional process
This service is ideal for individuals not represented by attorneys but who want help navigating difficult conversations, protecting children, and moving forward with a clear plan.
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: 📞 407-644-2978 📧 [email protected]