Mediation in Divorce Proceedings
Many individuals who are getting divorced find it helpful to sit down with their attorneys and a neutral, third party mediator and try to work out a settlement agreement. Mediation is a successful process in many divorce cases. Reaching an agreement with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse can be beneficial for a number of reasons. It saves money on attorneys’ fees by avoiding a trial in front of a judge or jury, lessens the stress of continually fighting about issues related to your divorce, and is likely to decrease the amount of time that it takes to get divorced. Another benefit to mediation is that it allows spouses to resolve matters on their own terms, according to their own agreement. This tends to result in a better outcome for the parties and their children, as opposed to a court order issued by a judge or jury, who can simply never be as familiar with the parties and their case.
While every mediation session is different, the husband and wife, along with their attorneys usually start out together in one room with the mediator. Each side has the chance to present their issues to the mediator and explain how he or she wishes those issues to be resolved. Once this introduction takes place, each spouse usually then moves to a separate room with his or her attorney. The mediator will then move back and forth between the two rooms in an attempt to negotiate with each party and ultimately reach an agreement on all disputed issues. If the parties can reach an agreement, the terms of the agreement are placed in writing and submitted to the court for approval.
Having an experienced Atlanta divorce lawyer on your side throughout the mediation process can make all the difference in the outcome of your divorce case. With an attorney on your side who is accustomed to handling mediation sessions and all aspects of divorce proceedings, you can place yourself in a better position to negotiate the type of agreement that you want.
An Atlanta divorce lawyer at Shaw Law Firm LLC can help advise you about whether mediation would be beneficial or appropriate in your divorce case. Contact us or call today to learn how Shaw Law can work with you to achieve the best outcome possible for you and your children.
Scott Shaw is founder and principle of Shaw Law Firm LLC, founded in 1995 and dedicated solely to divorce, family law and child custody matters that must be addressed and decided in the state of Georgia. Shaw Law Firm serves the greater Metro Atlanta area, particularly the counties of Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, Cherokee, Forsyth, Paulding, Henry, Fayette, Coweta, Newton, Walton, Bartow and Douglas. Schedule a consultation today at 770-594-8309.