Elizabeth G. Daugherty, JD

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator

E-mail Address edaugherty@divorcedoneright.com

For the past thirteen years I have been a matrimonial and family law litigation attorney in Broward County, Florida. During that time, I have successfully and frequently relied upon mediation as a cost effective, peaceful way for my clients to end their conflicts and resolve their divorce, in a way that allowed them to preserve their families and finances. In 2007, I totally gave up litigation in favor of mediation, and currently work only as a family law mediator.

The process of mediation should help you focus on resolving the issues between the two of you, not on who wins or loses. Unfortunately, our courts are designed to be adversarial, with a winner and a loser, and it may take years to go through the process. As a litigator, I loved winning, but it broke my heart to see parents spend $40,000 to $50,000 each on custody litigation or fighting over stuff.

As your mediator, I will set aside all the time you need, in a relaxed and comfortable environment, to help you finalize your financial, property, support, and child issues. You may resolve everything in a few hours or you may take several sessions to work everything out. Mediation is directed to help you get through the process at your own pace.

Education

• Florida Supreme Court Certification, Family Law Mediation, 1998
• Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, 1994, Juris Doctor
• University of Florida, graduate work in Exercise and Sport Sciences
• University of Georgia, 1976, graduated magna cum laud,e BSEd in Exercise and Sport Sciences
• Jacksonville University, majored in English Literature & Physical Education

Professional affiliations

The Florida Bar

• Member of Family Law Section
• Speaker to recent law school graduates on practicing with professionalism
• Speaker to recent law school graduates on attorney's fees
• Speaker for continuing legal education seminar on attorney's fees

Broward County Bar Association

• Member of Family Law Section
• Member of Committee on Professionalism
• Speaker to second and third year law students on practicing with professionalism

National Business Institute

• Speaker for continuing legal education on Equitable Distribution in Divorce Settlements

Broward County Matrimonial Lawyers Association

• Speaker for 10 years on communication with our family law judges and judicial assistants

Legal Aid Service of Broward County

• Pro Bono attorney for Broward County Lawyers' Care
• Pro Bono mediator for family law cases
• Member of committee to raise funds for the Children's Advocacy Project
• Participant in holiday "Adopt a Family"

Association of South Florida Mediators & Arbitrators

• Member

Florida Academy of Professional Mediators

• Member