Mediation is a voluntary and private process in which a mediator facilitates negotiation and resolution of the parties’ dispute, prior to or during court involvement. Mediation is a collaborative and non-combative approach to legal problem solving. In mediation, the parties work together to negotiate a solution to their legal issue. A neutral third party serves as a mediator to:

• Encourage both parties to develop a realistic sense of their case
• Clarify the distance between the opposing parties
• Bridge the gap between the opposing parties

At Dothan Law Group, our mediation attorneys are prepared to represent your interests in all stages of your case and will work with you to determine the best strategy for your situation. During mediation, we will carefully listen to each party and assist in facilitating a settlement in a comfortable informal, non-confrontational setting.

Family Law Mediation

The majority of family law cases are resolved through the mediation process. Family law mediation is a less stressful, more dignified and generally less expensive way to reach an agreement than going to trial. At Dothan Law Group, we help clients utilize family and divorce mediation to address all aspects of divorce, including:

• Child custody and visitation
• Co-Parenting Agreements
• Child support mediation
• Alimony or spousal support
• Property settlements
• Enhanced Earnings and Professional Licenses
• Business Interests
• Disputes between parents and teenage or adult children
• High Conflict Disputes
• Relocation
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Marital Mediation
• Domestic Partnership Agreements
• International Divorce
• Foster and Adoption Mediation

By working with our experienced mediation lawyer, you and your spouse will discuss matters concerning your divorce and explore various options together before coming to an agreement, all with the guidance of a mediator. An agreement reached in mediation is made enforceable between the parties by presenting it before a Family Court Judge to be approved and made an Order of the Court.

Experienced Mediation Attorneys

It is a good idea to talk to a family law attorney with Dothan Law Group before mediation to understand the process, discuss your options, and get advice on common issues that come up in mediation. Having an experienced lawyer with you during mediation can also make sure you have someone to advocate for you during the process, keep the negotiations on point, and let you know about the benefits or drawbacks of your agreement.