Peter M. Farren
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Peter M. Farren

Florida Child Custody & Family Mediator | Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator

Peter M. Farren is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family, Circuit Civil, and County Mediator with more than 25 years of legal experience. His family-mediation work includes child custody and visitation, parenting disputes, divorce-related parenting matters, and other family conflicts.

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Biography

Peter M. Farren is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family, Circuit Civil, and County Mediator with more than 25 years of legal experience. His family-mediation work includes child custody and visitation, parenting disputes, divorce-related parenting matters, and other family conflicts. Based in the Tampa–St. Petersburg area, he provides in-person and virtual mediations for families throughout Florida. Mr. Farren’s background in civil and family law informs a structured, neutral process that gives each participant an opportunity to be heard, assess practical options, and work toward durable agreements. He describes preparation, respectful communication, balanced participation, and careful consideration of legal and financial issues as central to effective mediation. A graduate of Stetson University College of Law, cum laude, and the University of Massachusetts, Boston, magna cum laude, he is admitted to practice in Florida and Massachusetts and before the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. Before entering the legal profession, he served in the United States Marine Corps for six years.

Editorial scope

Areas Of Editorial Expertise

  • Child Support & Family Financial Issues
  • Divorce-Related Parenting Matters
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Florida Child Custody & Visitation Mediation
  • Florida Circuit, Family & County Mediation
  • High-Conflict Family Disputes
  • Parenting Plans & Time-Sharing
  • Post-Judgment Family Matters
  • Virtual Family Mediation
Review role

Editorial Responsibilities

Peter reviews Florida child-custody, visitation, parenting-plan, time-sharing, high-conflict family, divorce-related parenting, post-judgment family, virtual family-mediation, and related mediation-process content for factual clarity and practical relevance. His editorial role is limited to topics within his stated experience and does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute individualized legal advice.

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Verified Credentials

Admitted to U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida U.S. District Courts https://www.valricol
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court https://lawsuit.com/
Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator Florida Supreme Court https://lawsuit.com/
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator Florida Supreme Court https://www.valricol
Member The Florida Bar https://www.valricol
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How can parents prepare to get the most out of a family mediation?

Preparation makes a significant difference in whether a family mediation succeeds. Parents are well served by thinking in advance about their genuine priorities and their children’s needs, rather than only their...

Published September 4, 2026 Last reviewed September 4, 2026
FloridaVirtual Family Mediation & Preparation
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What is virtual family mediation, and how does it work?

Virtual family mediation is mediation conducted remotely by video conference rather than in a single physical location. The process mirrors in-person mediation: the mediator meets with the parties, may hold joint...

Published September 4, 2026 Last reviewed September 4, 2026
FloridaVirtual Family Mediation & Preparation
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How does relocation with a child work under Florida law?

Relocation is treated as a distinct and carefully regulated matter under Florida Statute § 61.13001. When a parent subject to a custody or time-sharing order wishes to move with the child, and the move is 50 miles or...

Published September 4, 2026 Last reviewed September 4, 2026
FloridaPost-Judgment, Modification & Enforcement
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Peter's editorial profile reflects information publicly provided through his Lawsuit.com profile and Valrico Law Group biography. Editorial review is independent of any consumer's choice of mediator or counsel. Readers should consult qualified professionals for advice about their individual circumstances.

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