Ann Goade

Ann M. Goade, Esq.

Supreme Court Certified Dependency Mediator | Divorce & Parenting Dispute Mediator

Palm City, Florida | Serving Families Throughout Florida
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Overview

Ann M. Goade, Esq. is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and Florida Supreme Court Certified Dependency Mediator who has focused exclusively on family law mediation throughout Florida's Treasure Coast since 1993. Based in Palm City, Florida, she helps families, attorneys, and self-represented parties resolve divorce, parenting, custody, timesharing, child support, relocation, and dependency disputes through confidential mediation rather than contested litigation.

A longtime family law attorney and experienced neutral, Ann has devoted her practice exclusively to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) through mediation for more than three decades. She does not represent parties in contested family law litigation, allowing her to remain a fully neutral mediator dedicated to helping participants reach practical, informed, and lasting agreements.

As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Ann is frequently selected by attorneys, couples, parents, guardians, and self-represented litigants seeking efficient, confidential, and cost-effective alternatives to courtroom litigation.
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Mediation Philosophy

Ann believes family disputes are best resolved when each participant has the opportunity to be heard, respected, and actively involved in developing solutions that meet the needs of everyone involved.

Her mediation approach emphasizes:
• Constructive communication
• Parenting-focused resolution
• Informed decision-making
• Reducing emotional and financial strain
• Durable and workable agreements
• Avoiding prolonged litigation whenever possible

Ann understands that agreements developed collaboratively are often more successful over the long term because the parties retain control over the outcome rather than leaving important family decisions to the court.
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Credentials & Professional Standing
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator (Certified since 1993)
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Dependency Mediator
• ACR Advanced Practitioner in Family Law — Association for Conflict Resolution (2006)
• AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Ann’s Advanced Practitioner designation reflects substantial experience, peer review, continuing education, and long-term commitment to excellence in family mediation and conflict resolution.
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Professional Background

Ann's background as a family law attorney provides valuable insight into the legal and practical issues that commonly arise during divorce and other family disputes. Her understanding of Florida family law enables her to guide productive discussions while maintaining complete neutrality throughout the mediation process.

Because she no longer represents parties in contested family law matters, her professional practice is devoted entirely to mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

Ann is licensed to practice law in:
• Florida
• Illinois
• Missouri
• Tennessee
• Supreme Court of the United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What types of family disputes does Ann Goade mediate?
A. Ann mediates divorce, child custody, parenting plans, timesharing, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, relocation, post-judgment matters, dependency cases, and other family-related disputes.

Q. Does Ann Goade represent either party during mediation?
A. No. As a neutral Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Ann does not represent either party or provide legal advice during mediation. Her role is to facilitate productive discussions and assist participants in reaching mutually acceptable agreements.

Q. Who can participate in mediation?
A. Ann works with spouses, parents, attorneys, guardians, and self-represented individuals seeking to resolve family disputes through mediation rather than litigation.

Q. Is family mediation confidential?
A. Yes. Family mediation in Florida is generally confidential under applicable Florida law, subject to limited legal exceptions.
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Areas of Mediation Focus