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Ann M. Goade, Esq. is a Florida Supreme Court-certified family mediator serving Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. Florida Supreme Court certified since 1993.
ACR Advanced Practitioner in Family Law, Association for Conflict Resolution (2006).Schedule a mediation or call (772) 288-7275.
Ann M. Goade, Esq. has practiced exclusively in family law mediation on Florida’s Treasure Coast for over 30 years — so families facing divorce, custody, and support disputes work with a practitioner whose entire professional focus is certified neutral facilitation, not split between mediation and active litigation representation.
Ann M. Goade, Esq. holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating available to attorneys in the United States, and offers virtual mediation to Florida families statewide.
Ann M. Goade, Esq. made a deliberate professional choice in 1993 to practice family law mediation exclusively — so every session she conducts draws on over 30 years of focused neutral facilitation, not attention divided across an active litigation caseload.
Her legal training as a licensed attorney in Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee gives Ann M. Goade, Esq. a precise understanding of how Florida circuit courts evaluate contested family law issues — so she guides both parties toward written agreements that withstand judicial review without requiring a judge to impose the outcome.
Ann M. Goade, Esq. does not represent parties in contested divorce or family law litigation in any jurisdiction. That professional boundary ensures Ann M. Goade, Esq. holds no financial interest in the outcome and no prior attorney-client relationship with either side — so both parties negotiate on equal footing in every session.
Ann M. Goade, Esq. holds the following verified credentials in Florida family law mediation and multi-jurisdictional legal practice:
| Credential | Details |
| Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | Certified since 1993 — over 30 years of continuous active certification |
| ACR Advanced Practitioner — Family Law | Awarded in 2006 by the Association for Conflict Resolution following peer review and verified practice hours |
| AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating — highest available to attorneys in the United States |
| Florida Bar | Licensed attorney, State of Florida |
| Illinois State Bar | Licensed attorney, State of Illinois |
| Missouri Bar | Licensed attorney, State of Missouri |
| Tennessee Bar | Licensed attorney, State of Tennessee |
| U.S. Supreme Court | Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States |
Anu Delcourt — “Ann is sensible and sticks to the facts. I appreciate her directness and ability to see the big picture.” This speaks to professional conduct and judgment, which is exactly what an About page needs to reinforce.
Ashley Law — “She made what could have been a very stressful conversation seem easy and helped us navigate a situation we had never experienced.” This speaks to the expertise in guiding a first-time client, which reinforces the practitioner-authority angle.
Edward — “She handles all the paperwork and gets it signed and filed with the court promptly. She is professional in every aspect of the mediation process, never losing her focus even when confronted with someone who is hostile.”
Ann M. Goade, Esq., provides Florida family law mediation from her Palm City, Florida office at 3576 SW Sawgrass Villas Dr, Palm City, FL 34990 — so families across the Treasure Coast can access Florida Supreme Court-certified mediation without traveling outside their home judicial circuit. Virtual mediation is available to Florida families statewide.
Martin County, Florida — Ann M. Goade, Esq. serves Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, and Indiantown — the primary family court communities within Martin County’s 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
St. Lucie County, Florida — Ann M. Goade, Esq. mediates divorce, custody, and support disputes for families in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Tradition, and St. Lucie West as a structured, confidential alternative to contested St. Lucie County Circuit Court proceedings.
Palm Beach County, Florida — Ann M. Goade, Esq. serves Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Tequesta, and surrounding Palm Beach County communities within Florida’s 15th Judicial Circuit.
Indian River County, Florida — Ann M. Goade, Esq. provides Florida family law mediation for Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Fellsmere families — so Indian River County families resolve divorce, custody, and support disputes without the extended timelines of contested Indian River County Circuit Court litigation.
Who is Ann M. Goade, Esq., and what does she specialize in?
Ann M. Goade, Esq., is a Florida Supreme Court-certified family mediator who has practiced exclusively in family law mediation since 1993. She holds ACR Advanced Practitioner status in Family Law, earned in 2006, and an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and she serves families across Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties on Florida’s Treasure Coast.
How long has Ann M. Goade, Esq., been a certified family mediator in Florida?
Ann M. Goade, Esq. received her Florida Supreme Court family mediation certification in 1993, bringing over 30 years of active, exclusive family law mediation practice to every session she conducts across the Treasure Coast.
What is the ACR Advanced Practitioner status in Family Law?
The Association for Conflict Resolution awards Advanced Practitioner status in Family Law to mediators who demonstrate sustained expertise through verified practice hours, independent peer review, and continuing professional education. Ann M. Goade, Esq. received this designation in 2006 after more than a decade of Florida Supreme Court-certified mediation practice.
Does Ann M. Goade, Esq. represent parties in divorce litigation?
Ann M. Goade, Esq. does not represent parties in contested divorce or family law litigation in any jurisdiction. Ann M. Goade, Esq. limits her practice exclusively to mediation — so every session delivers focused neutral facilitation without the conflict of interest that arises when a mediator simultaneously practices as a litigation attorney.
What jurisdictions is Ann M. Goade, Esq. licensed to practice law in?
Ann M. Goade, Esq. is a licensed attorney admitted to practice in Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee, and before the Supreme Court of the United States — so her legal training encompasses multiple state bar jurisdictions and federal court practice.
Does Ann M. Goade, Esq. offer mediation for self-represented parties?
Ann M. Goade, Esq. offers Pro Se mediation for self-represented parties navigating Florida family court without an attorney — so unrepresented Treasure Coast families access the same Florida Supreme Court certified neutral process as attorney-represented clients.
Where is Ann M. Goade, Esq.’s mediation office located?
Ann M. Goade, Esq. conducts in-person family law mediation sessions at 3576 SW Sawgrass Villas Dr, Palm City, FL 34990. Virtual mediation is available statewide for Florida families who cannot attend an in-person session.
How do Treasure Coast families schedule a mediation with Ann M. Goade, Esq.?
Treasure Coast families schedule family law mediation with Ann M. Goade, Esq. by calling (772) 288-7275, emailing info@anngoade.com, or submitting a request through theonline scheduling page — so booking a certified mediation session requires no intermediary referral step.
Families across Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties schedule family law mediation with Ann M. Goade, Esq. to resolve divorce, custody, and support disputes without extended Florida circuit court timelines. Florida Supreme Court certified since 1993. ACR Advanced Practitioner in Family Law since 2006.
Call (772) 288-7275, email info@anngoade.com, orschedule a mediation online.
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