Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Court pushes mediation in foreclosure cases

As foreclosure filings continue to pile up in Pinellas and Pasco counties, the courts are trying a new emphasis on mediation. The move targets owner-occupied properties, not investments. Now, when homeowners are served with a foreclosure lawsuit, the paperwork should come with an explanation of their right to mediation and information about how to set it up. "We want to encourage people to try to save their homes," said Thomas McGrady, chief judge for the 6th Circuit.

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