Toner Law Office

DIVORCE MEDIATION: WHAT IS IT?
You may have heard of mediation, and wondered if that would be a way to settle your (or your loved one's) divorce case. The answer is YES! Mediation is a great tool to save you money on attorney fees, and come to an agreement that you are satisfied with. At mediation, you can have your concerns heard, and explore the best way to get a final agreement that you have had a part of crafting. Once you have that full agreement done, the judge can proceed to sign your Final Judgment of divorce, and then you are free to live your life! At mediation, I work with my clients to examine ways to achieve a positive outcome. Most divorce cases can come to a settlement agreement, and you can avoid the cost and stress of going to trial. The best new thing in mediation is Zoom. If you are my client going through mediation, we sit together in my office and participate by Zoom, and you don't have to run into your soon-to-be-ex! If you (or your loved one) wants to find out what to expect from the divorce process, call my office for a consultation appointment and I'll meet with you and explain it all.

Yes! We have finally moved in our new office at 4225 Rachel Blvd, Spring Hill. It’s just 2 doors down, and in the same building. We are still getting settled in, but we are enjoying our new digs. Stop by and say hi!
Gena Buckingham Toner
Board Certified Marital and Family Law
34 years experience

We are moving! Our new office has been getting painted, internet is in, new phone system is coming, and even more exciting changes! We are just moving two doors down, so you will be able to find us. Stay tuned for pictures of the inside coming soon ...

How much does a divorce cost? We often have potential clients who ask for a quick quote over the phone, but the answer is more in-depth than that. Here's the reason: The issues to be handled in your divorce are the main factor to determine the price. For instance, a divorcing couple who generally agree on how they want to divide things can do an uncontested dissolution of marriage. I make sure my client's legal interests are protected, and that my client understands the terms of the agreement, draw up the documents and settlement agreement, and file the case with the court. This is the least expensive alternative, but most cases are not that straightforward. When the parties don't agree on how to settle, the case is contested, and the fee depends on what issues there are to resolve. For a client with children, that includes parenting time, child support, and division of parental responsibility. It also influences the work to be done (thus the fee) if the client (or spouse) owns real estate, has a business, or has investments. A contested case can involve multiple court hearings, mediations, and preparation of motions and other documents. The more complex the issues, the more work required. So if you want to have an expert lawyer explain what you need to know, please call to set up a consultation appointment. What I hear again and again at the end of a consultation is, "I feel so much better, now that I understand what to expect and know what my rights are."