The Best Mediators Understand the Numbers, Too

As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, I’ve seen firsthand how financial literacy can make or break a mediation.

Too often, mediators rely on the lawyers to explain the numbers — or worse, they breeze past the financials entirely. But in high-stakes family law cases, that’s a mistake. Understanding the numbers is key to reaching realistic, durable settlements.

Because of my background in financial management and years of experience analyzing complex financial disclosures, I’m able to:

• Help parties understand what the numbers really mean
• Spot unrealistic offers or hidden risks in a proposed deal
• Ask the right questions about income, expenses, and asset division
• Translate financial complexity into plain language everyone can understand

Whether it’s a self-employed spouse underreporting income or a dispute over the appreciation in a non-marital property, I bring a level of financial clarity to mediation that helps both parties make informed decisions — and avoid future litigation.

Good mediation isn’t just about compromise. It’s about understanding. And when financial understanding is critical, my background makes me the right person to Guide the conversation.