Divorce Mediation

Atlanta, Georgia Divorce Mediation

If you are in Georgia, and you have filed for divorce, you will probably undergo mediation. In certain counties it is mandatory. As a family law attorney and mediator, I am a strong believer in alternative dispute resolution. ADR keeps family matters out of the court system. A divorce that does not involve going to court is less stressful, takes less time, and is more cost effective than a litigated divorce.

If you think that mediation might be right for you, contact me, Stephen Land, to find out more.

Divorce Settlement

Property division is central to any divorce agreement. If there are children involved, there will be child custody issues as well. You may also decide the issue of alimony, but alimony, even temporary maintenance, is relatively rare.

Mediation Facts

I believe that mediation is a better alternative to litigation. I can state with confidence that judges agree with this. It’s less stressful, less expensive, and usually quicker. Even if the couple is not on the best terms, mediation can still work. It helps if the people are willing to let go of their anger. If they do that, they can get down to the real issues and resolve them. Georgia is a no fault state in granting a divorce, but all issues with regard to fault are admissible, including, but not limited to, infidelity, child abuse, and the like. There are, of course, certain cases for which mediation may not be appropriate. Those would include cases involving serious domestic violence, taking the form of either spousal abuse or child abuse. Such issues may be dealt by criminal prosecution or the Georgia Domestic Violence Act.