Middle Georgia Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney

Many courts in Middle Georgia require alternative dispute resolution such as mediation prior to a final hearing in family law cases. 

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) encompasses several forms of out-of-court negotiations including: mediation, arbitration, early neutral assessment, and collaborative divorce. By far the most common form of ADR is mediation. 

Mediation is an out-of-court event where the parties and their lawyers meet at an agreeable location with a mediator who is a neutral third party. The mediator’s role is to facilitate agreements and concessions between the parties to arrive at an agreeable resolution. Parties are not forced to make agreements in mediation. Mediation takes less time and is therefore considerably less expensive than proceeding to a final hearing and also gives the parties a chance to craft a settlement on their own terms. 

Having an experienced attorney in your corner is important at mediation to ensure that your rights are respected.