What Makes Florida Divorce Unique Compared to Other States?
What makes Florida divorce unique? Its open public records, explains attorney Bill Leininger—unlike New York or New Jersey, where divorce financials are sealed, Florida court files are searchable, creating real identity-theft risk for clients. Crucially, though, Florida mediation stays confidential by statute for Supreme Court-certified mediators, except in elder- or child-abuse situations. Anything filed with the court, however, becomes public.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Sarasota, FL and Staten Island, NY
Highlights
— why Florida's higher divorce rate shapes the practice there
— how Florida's open records differ from New York and New Jersey
— the pure confidentiality a Florida-certified mediator provides
— why his Florida clients skew older, with more assets and fewer custody fights
— the $16 million case settled for under $8,000 in total fees
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Florida divorce unique?
Its open public records—unlike New York or New Jersey, where divorce financials are sealed, Florida court files are searchable, creating real identity-theft risk.
Why does Florida's higher divorce rate matter?
It shapes the practice there, giving these attorneys a large and steady volume of divorce work.
Is Florida mediation confidential despite open records?
Yes—Florida mediation stays confidential by statute for Supreme Court-certified mediators, except in elder- or child-abuse situations, though anything filed with the court becomes public.
Who are his Florida clients?
They skew older, with more assets and fewer custody fights—one $16 million case settled for under $8,000 in total fees.
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