Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and Boca Raton Mediation Lawyer
For many families, mediation is a calmer, faster, less costly way to resolve a divorce than a courtroom fight. Tina L. Lewert, a Boca Raton mediation lawyer and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, helps you settle the issues that matter.
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What Is Divorce Mediation?
At Lewert Law, Tina L. Lewert is both a Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law, certified by The Florida Bar, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. That second credential is distinct from her board certification as an attorney, and it means she is qualified to serve as the neutral party who guides separating couples toward agreement. With extensive experience both litigating and mediating family law cases, she understands what a dispute looks like from every seat in the room. If you believe your issues can be resolved outside the courtroom, whether they involve divorce, division of assets, time-sharing, child support, or paternity, Boca Raton divorce mediation may be the right path.
Mediation is a structured, voluntary process in which a neutral third party, the mediator, helps both spouses work through their disagreements and reach their own agreement. The mediator does not decide the case or take a side. Instead, they guide the conversation so the parties themselves can settle issues like property, support, and a parenting plan.
Florida’s court system relies heavily on mediation for family law matters, and judges often require it before a case proceeds to trial, because it tends to resolve disputes more efficiently and with less acrimony. For couples waiting on crowded court dockets, divorce mediation in Boca Raton can offer a faster route to resolution and far more control over the result. A mediation lawyer Boca Raton families rely on can guide you through each step, and choosing divorce mediation Boca Raton couples find is often less costly than a contested trial.


Tina Lewert
Contact Info:
- 301 Yamato Rd #4110, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States
- 561-544-6861
- tina.lewert@lewertlaw.com
The Benefits of Divorce Mediation
When an agreement is reached by the parties rather than imposed by a judge who is a stranger to your family, people tend to be more satisfied with the outcome and more likely to follow it. As a divorce mediator Boca Raton families work with, Tina L. Lewert helps couples find practical, durable solutions that work for everyone, especially the children. Common advantages of resolving a case through Boca Raton mediation include:
- Privacy. Mediation happens outside the public courtroom.
- Speed. Mediated cases typically resolve faster than litigated ones.
- Lower cost. Settling out of court is usually less expensive than a trial.
- Less emotional strain. A cooperative process is easier on everyone, particularly children.
- Control. You and your spouse shape the outcome, rather than leaving it to a judge.
Collaborative Divorce in Boca Raton
Collaborative divorce is a related, cooperative approach. In a collaborative divorce, each spouse keeps their own attorney and the parties work together, often with a mediator and other professionals, to reach a settlement without going to court. Together you address property, assets, child support, time-sharing, and alimony, and the attorneys and mediator help draft the agreement.
A Boca Raton collaborative divorce lawyer can explain whether this path suits your circumstances. Like mediation, it offers privacy, speed, lower cost, and less emotional stress than a traditional courtroom battle, while giving each spouse the benefit of independent legal advice throughout.
Should I Have a Lawyer Present During Mediation?
Yes. Even when you are told it is not required, having your own lawyer present during mediation protects your interests. A neutral mediator guides the process but cannot give you legal advice, so a private mediator alone will not tell you whether a proposed agreement is fair to you or sound under Florida law. Keeping your attorney involved throughout helps ensure that neither side gains an unfair advantage and that you understand what you are agreeing to. When you work with a divorce mediation attorney Boca Raton residents trust, you get both an understanding of the process and an advocate for your interests.
- Board Certified Specialist, Marital and Family Law, by The Florida Bar, 2009 to present
- Nationally Board Certified in Family Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- U.S. News "Best Lawyers" 2023 to 2026, Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Super Lawyers Magazine's "Top Attorneys in Florida" 2013 to 2025
Why Work With a Board Certified Boca Raton Mediation Lawyer
A strong family law mediator combines genuine knowledge of Florida law with extensive experience litigating and mediating these cases. Tina L. Lewert brings both, along with a working command of the issues that govern mediation, including the confidentiality of mediation communications, codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, how mediated agreements are overseen, and recognizing coercion or duress. Because Lewert Law keeps a deliberately limited caseload, the attorney you meet is the attorney who handles your matter.
Her certified focus has been recognized by The Florida Bar and the wider legal profession:
- Board Certified Specialist, Marital and Family Law, by The Florida Bar, 2009 to present
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
- U.S. News "Best Lawyers" 2023 to 2026, Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Super Lawyers Magazine's "Top Attorneys in Florida" 2013 to 2025
Serving Boca Raton and South Florida
Lewert Law is based in Boca Raton and provides mediation and family law services for clients throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County, including Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Highland Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and Parkland. As a Boca Raton family law attorney who both litigates and mediates, Tina L. Lewert can guide your matter whichever path it takes. Local family law cases are generally handled through the Palm Beach County or Broward County courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a divorce mediator do?
A divorce mediator is a neutral third party who helps both spouses negotiate and reach their own agreement on the issues in their case. The mediator does not decide anything or advocate for either side; their role is to guide the discussion so the parties can settle matters like property, support, and a parenting plan themselves.
Is mediation required in a Florida divorce?
Often, yes. Florida courts rely heavily on mediation and frequently order it before a contested family law case proceeds to trial, because it tends to resolve disputes faster and with less conflict. Many couples also choose mediation voluntarily before any hearing.
How is mediation different from collaborative divorce?
Both keep your dispute out of a courtroom, but they are structured differently. In mediation, a neutral mediator helps the spouses reach agreement. In a collaborative divorce, each spouse keeps their own attorney and the parties, attorneys, and often a mediator work together toward a settlement. Both offer privacy, speed, and lower cost than litigation.
Do I still need my own lawyer if I am using a mediator?
Yes. A mediator is neutral and cannot give you legal advice, so they cannot tell you whether an agreement is fair to you or sound under Florida law. Keeping your own lawyer involved protects your interests and helps ensure the final agreement holds up.
What kinds of cases can be mediated?
A wide range of family law issues can be resolved through mediation, including divorce, division of assets, time-sharing and parenting plans, child support, alimony, and paternity. If the parties are willing to work toward agreement, most issues that a court would otherwise decide can be settled in mediation.
Is there a mediation lawyer near me in Boca Raton?
Yes. Lewert Law is located at 301 Yamato Road, Suite 4110, in Boca Raton, and serves clients throughout the city and the surrounding area. We hold many sessions and consultations by Zoom for convenience. To reach a Boca Raton mediation lawyer directly, call Lewert Law at (561) 544-6861.
Related Family Law Services
Mediation can resolve many family law matters. You may also want to read about the underlying issues it often addresses:
- Boca Raton divorce lawyer, the most common matter resolved through mediation
- Boca Raton asset division lawyer, for dividing property and debts by agreement
- Boca Raton child custody lawyer, for building a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule
Speak With a Boca Raton Mediation Lawyer
If you would rather resolve your family law matter cooperatively than fight it out in court, mediation may be the right path. To speak with a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, call Lewert Law at (561) 544-6861 or reach out through this site to schedule a confidential consultation.