The Truth About Divorce Mediation Privacy Records
Are divorce mediation records private? It depends on the state, says Florida divorce attorney Bill Leininger. In New York, the file stays confidential—accessible only to you, your attorney, and state and federal tax authorities. Florida, by contrast, treats divorce records as public. With an uncontested mediated divorce, couples typically avoid appearing in court altogether.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Sarasota, FL
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— why a New York divorce file stays confidential, not public record
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Are mediation records private?
It depends on the state—in New York the file stays confidential, accessible only to you, your attorney, and state and federal tax authorities, while Florida treats divorce records as public. An uncontested mediated divorce typically avoids a court appearance.
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