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Mediation and arbitration give Georgia families a way to resolve divorce, custody, support, and property issues on their own terms, with less cost, less conflict, and more control over the outcome.
Save time and money - Litigation can drag on for months or years and rack up significant legal fees. Mediation and arbitration are typically faster and more cost-effective, letting you move forward with your life sooner.
Keep your matter private - Court proceedings are part of the public record. Mediation and arbitration take place outside the courtroom, keeping sensitive family matters confidential.
Maintain control over the outcome
In mediation, you and the other party decide the terms of your agreement, not a judge. People are far more likely to honor a resolution they had a hand in creating.
Reduce conflict, especially for your children
A high-conflict courtroom battle can take a real toll on kids. Mediation encourages cooperative problem-solving, which can help preserve a healthier co-parenting relationship going forward.
Flexible, creative solutions
Mediation and arbitration allow for more tailored, practical solutions that fit your family's unique circumstances.
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At mediation, you and the other party work with a mediator to resolve your family law issue by agreement, whether that's divorce, custody, child support, property division, alimony or contempt issues. Mediation can take place before a case is ever filed or at any point during litigation, and it's one of the most cost-effective
ways to reach a resolution outside the courtroom.
Dawn Smith and Megan Miller serve as mediators at Evolve Family Law. Both have proven track records of helping clients reach favorable agreements, andbecause we believe resolving family law matters by agreement is often in the best
interests of our clients and their children, they work hard to craft mediated solutions that protect what matters most to you.
Learn more about Dawn and Megan by checking out their bios here.
Arbitration is a private, voluntary process in which your family law matter is submitted to an arbitrator who issues a binding decision, much like a judge would, but outside the courtroom. It's a creative alternative to traditional litigation that has
grown increasingly popular for families who want a resolution without the unpredictability and exposure of a public trial.
Dawn Smith is the attorney at Evolve Family Law who serves as an arbitrator. Dawn has practiced family law for over 37 years, a background that includes clerking for a judge, serving as an administrative law judge, and being asked by the bench to serve as a late case evaluator. That depth of experience, seen from both
sides of the bench, is why Dawn is frequently appointed as an arbitrator in family law matters and trusted by her peers to render decisions that are fair and equitable for Georgia families.
Every family's situation is different. Mediation, arbitration, and litigation each have their place, and our attorneys will help you evaluate your options honestly so you can choose the path that best serves you and your family.
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