As experienced as our law firm is with Georgia family law, we can never tell you with certainty what a judge will decide in a divorce case. Mediation offers an opportunity for you and your spouse to make your own decisions about your divorce and your future without the risk of a third party making that decision for you. When it comes to mediation, there are a few things to remember:

• You will not be alone. Your divorce attorney will be there with you for mediation sessions to make sure your rights are protected and that you have a skilled advocate looking out for your goals and objectives. The mediation will include a trained mediator, you and your lawyer, your spouse and your spouse’s lawyer.
• Mediation will work to resolve all matters. In mediation, the goal is to resolve all matters related to the divorce. The mediator will go back and forth between the two parties to make sure both parties have an opportunity to state their cases in good faith and without attempting to lay fault or blame.
• The goal is a win-win. The goal of mediation is to reach a win-win agreement both parties can agree to including agreements on child custody, visitation and parenting time, property division, debt division, alimony and any other areas of concern. If you and your spouse cannot agree, these issues will be decided by a judge.