7520 W University Ave, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32607
Allyson Corcoran, LMHC, MA
Allyson (she/her/hers) is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Private Guardian ad Litem, Child Custody Evaluator and Social Investigator. She often works with families who are involved in high conflict divorces or separations, timesharing (custody) disputes, and other court related concerns. She likes that she can give a voice to the children and help families navigate through a difficult and stressful time in their lives. Allyson is well versed in supporting individuals who are facing a court battle and frequently works side by side with their attorneys to prepare them for court appearances.Allyson received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and her graduate degree in Clinical Counseling from Webster University. After graduating from the University of Florida she knew she wanted to stay in Gainesville and make a life here.
Most of Allyson’s clinical experience has been working with adults, children/adolescents and their families. Work experience includes seeing private clients with Oaks Family Counseling, working with local students and their families through a program with Village Counseling Center and Alachua County Schools, working with survivors of domestic abuse at Peaceful Paths, the Crisis Stabilization Unit at UF Health Psychiatric Hospital (Shands Vista) and counseling at local high schools through the PALS program. Additionally, she was the Director of a Preschool for more than a decade.
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, a Chapter 491 Qualified Supervisor, an Emotional Support Animal Evaluator, and can provide evaluations for educational purposes. In her free time she likes RV travel, going to Disney, working on home improvement projects, and spending time with family, friends, her two cats, and three dogs.
Our Team – Allyson, Eric, and Riley
Allyson is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She conducts the mediations and helps the parties work through problem solving and negotiations in a constructive way.
Eric is a businessman and business owner who understands the financial concerns of getting divorced. He prepares the required court documents and assists in the mediation process.
Riley is the in-house notary who notarizes the documents and assists in the mediation process.
Services & Pricing
We offer divorce mediation and document preparation services to couples living in Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union Counties.)
Mediation
Mediation is an informal and confidential process of assisted problem-solving and negotiation. The mediation model that we use at A Friendly Divorce was designed to make the transition of divorce easier and less expensive. Our co-mediation model uses two mediators, one with a mental health background and one with a legal background. Typically, attorneys are not included as a part of the process; however you can consult with an attorney and/or a CPA prior to signing your agreement and forms.
Document and Form Preparation
We will prepare your Marital Settlement Agreement, which describes how you will handle your money, and your Parenting Plan, which describes how you will co-parent your children. Additionally, we will fill out the other necessary forms you will need to obtain an uncontested divorce. After your documents are signed, we will file them with the court.
Our Process
Depending on the issues and the personalities involved, our process typically involves two, three or four meetings. Each meeting runs from one to three hours. The length of time between meetings varies and is determined by your schedules and preferred pace. Often, the process will be combined with some individual telephone or email consultation.
Our Pricing
Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce with minor children $4400
This fee includes up to eight hours in session (meeting in our office, by phone, or on Zoom), preparation of your Marital Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan, preparation of the standard paperwork/forms needed for filing an uncontested dissolution of marriage/divorce, and reasonable telephone and/or email communication throughout the process.
Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce with no minor children $2800
This fee includes up to five hours in session (meeting in our office, by phone, or on Zoom), preparation of the standard paperwork/forms you will need to file for an uncontested dissolution of marriage/divorce, and reasonable telephone and/or email communication throughout the process.
Payment Options
We accept checks, cash, and credit cards. Half of your fee is due at the first session and half at your second session.
Additional/Alternative Services
We can customize our services to meet your needs. Please let us know what you need.
Additional Charges
If you need complex documents, like a QDRO (which is used to divide certain types of pensions) or deeds prepared we will refer you to outside legal resources.
Currently, the Clerk of the Court charges a $408 filing fee for filing a dissolution of marriage. Once your agreement and forms are filed with the Clerk of the Court your case can be set for a final hearing as an uncontested dissolution of marriage.