Q: I have a mediation coming up (for my divorce) but I honestly don’t really know what that means & I can’t afford a lawyer
My husband is in the army, stationed in fort benning, I am a stay at home mom and only have spousal support coming in and I don’t know what to do about this mediation. Again I’m not really sure what it means and what I need to be doing. I also live in TX now and he is in GA.
A: A mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method. There will be a third party mediator present to assist you and your husband on attempting to come to an agreement on the terms of the divorce. The mediator will listen to both of your proposals on how you want to resolve the case and then make suggestions of things you should think about or consider. You are not obligated to come to an agreement and the mediator does not have any decision making authority.
A: Mediation is going to bring in a third party to help you and your spouse resolve any disputes that you have. They are a neutral party and will listen and offer ways that your differences can be settled. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
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