A Friendly Divorce is a specialized mediation practice offering compassionate and family-focused divorce mediation in Florida’s 8th Judicial Circuit. Led by Elinor Robin, PhD, and David Spofford, JD, the firm stands out through its unique co-mediation model, which combines legal expertise with mental health counseling to support clients through emotionally and financially complex transitions.
The team brings decades of interdisciplinary experience—spanning psychology, law, counseling, and conflict resolution—to help couples achieve collaborative, uncontested divorces. Their approach emphasizes personal responsibility, clear communication, and holistic problem-solving, aiming to reduce conflict, time, and expense. They primarily serve individuals and families seeking amicable separations with tailored, practical solutions.
Services Offered
- Divorce Mediation
- Co-mediation with male-female mediator team
- Marital Settlement Agreement preparation
- Parenting Plan preparation
- Document and form preparation for uncontested divorce
- Filing of court documents
- Assistance with negotiation and conflict management
- Individual telephone or email consultation
- Referrals for QDRO preparation and complex legal documents
- Virtual mediation via Zoom
Services are available throughout Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union Counties, with other jurisdictions considered by request. The mediators are Florida Supreme Court Certified, and Elinor Robin is also a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist.
