Brandon Legal Group,
Private Mediation
Mediation in divorce can provide a more measured approach to minimizing expenses by using a neutral party to help both parties come to an agreement, outside of the courthouse.
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MEET YOUR ATTORNEY’S
OVER 40 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
INGRID HOOGLANDER
In 2008 after gaining years of experience under the watchful eyes of her predecessors, Ms. Hooglander opened her own private practice that has grown into what Brandon Legal Group is today.Her weight lifting and Kick Boxing training contribute to a reputation as a “force of nature” in both her personal life and her presence in the court room.
LUKE MATTSON
Mr. Mattson found his niche in family law and has focused his practice in that area since 2000. In particular, Luke often handles matters involving divorce, time-sharing, parenting plans, child support, alimony, paternity, and civil domestic violence. Mr. Mattson might look like he’s all business, but you’d be surprised to discover the incredible fun loving attitude he brings to the practice. When outside the courtroom, Mr. Mattson can often be found watching Lightning games or riding his bike around downtown Tampa.
WHAT WE DO
HIRING A LAWYER DOESN’T NEED TO BE DIFFICULT
DIVORCE
Whether you are looking to file for divorce or have been served with divorce papers, our experienced team of attorneys can help you make sure you receive what you’re owed!
CHILD SUPPORT
Everyone wants to know “How Much” when it comes to child support. We run the guidelines and look at your financials to make sure you are not being taken advantage of.
TIME-SHARING
Time-sharing is the new name for custody. Having a time-sharing plan that works for both parents is an important part in any relationship between parents after a divorce or paternity case.
ALIMONY
Gone are the days of lifetime alimony. If you have been ordered to pay alimony or are receiving it and have a life change our attorneys may be able to help recalculate the payments.
PRENUP / POSTNUP
Prenups and Postnups have long thought of as betting against the marriage. Our attorneys can work to create an agreement that protects both you and your spouse throughout your marriage
OTHER SERVICES
In addition to our family law serivces we offer other legal services including, Mediation, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Persosonal Injury, Business Law, and Civil Litigation services.
FAMILY LAW MYTHS & FAQS
IF YOU DON’T KNOW, NOW YOU KNOW.
If You Cheat You’ll Lose the Divorce
In the state of Florida, this is no longer the case. Florida is a “no-fault” divorce state, meaning that one of the parties only needs to believe the marriage is irretrievably broke in order to file for divorce. “Fault” is not even taken into consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to go to mediation?
Mediation can be an effective tool to assist parties with conflicted views to come to an amicable agreement.
If you are struggling to come to an agreement on only a few items with the other party, mediation may assist in coming to an agreement quickly and without the additional expense of attorney fees.
Mediation may also be mandated by the Court before going to trial in front of a judge.
Mediation is not for everyone, and sometimes the differences are too far apart, but in other cases it is an effective tool and can minimize the overall costs of a divorce.
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What happens after mediation?
What happens after mediation?
There are several possible outcomes following mediation.One option if all terms are agreed upon between both parties is for both sides to file the appropriate paperwork and finalize their action.
However, if no agreement is made, you may choose to continue negotiating outside of mediation until an agreement is made, or decide that it is time to start preparing for a trial.
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How much does mediation cost?
Mediation costs are typically based upon a base rate for a specific time-slot and then hourly for the mediators time spent.
In addition, if you have an attorney, you would be responsible for their fees and time as well.
Brandon Legal Group
Easy To Find And Convenient Hours
Hours
Monday 8:00 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM-5 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
(Closed Daily from 12 - 1 PM for lunch)
