What does BDFM mean in UNCLASSIFIED

BDFM is a not-for-profit organization that provides family mediation services to residents of Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Family mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, known as a mediator, helps families resolve disputes and reach agreements.

BDFM handles a wide range of family disputes, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Child custody and access
• Child support
• Property division
• Domestic violence
• Elder care

Family mediation is a voluntary process. The first step is for both parties to agree to participate in mediation. Once both parties have agreed, a mediator will be assigned to the case. The mediator will meet with each party separately to discuss the issues in dispute. The mediator will then facilitate a series of joint mediation sessions, in which both parties will have the opportunity to present their perspectives and work towards a resolution.

Family mediation offers a number of benefits, including:

• It is less adversarial than litigation.
• It is more likely to result in an agreement that both parties can live with.
• It can help to preserve family relationships.
• It can be less expensive and time-consuming than litigation.

You can contact BDFM by phone at (205) 555-1212 or by email at [email protected].

BDFM offers a sliding scale fee for its services. The cost of mediation will vary depending on the income of the parties involved.

Yes, family mediation is confidential. The mediator will not disclose any information about the mediation process or the parties involved to anyone outside of the mediation process without the consent of both parties.

If the parties are unable to reach an agreement in mediation, they can still choose to pursue other options, such as litigation. However, mediation can often help to improve communication and cooperation between the parties, even if they are unable to reach a full agreement.