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Video Blog 2020 October Do I Have to Go to Court?
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Do I Have to Go to Court?

Posted By The Graves Law Firm || 27-Oct-2020


If you want to avoid going to court, there are a few alternatives.

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Many people ask us, “Do we have to go to court?” The simple answer is no. There are a few alternatives to litigation (going to court).

Mediation is when both parties agree to meet with a mediator that will help them work out any issues. The mediator can address all matters including custody evaluation, assets, debts, and anything financial. In this situation, the parties themselves come up with the agreements, and there are no surprises like the ones you would experience if you went the litigation route.

You also have the option to hire a private judge. They’re often a retired judge who helps the parties do the same things as the mediator, but in this case, the judge makes the final decisions, not the parties themselves. This is also a bit more expensive than mediation. Again, there may be surprises in this situation because you’re putting your fate in the hands of another person.

"You don’t want to spend your children’s college funds
litigating your dissolution if you can avoid it."

If both parties do hire their respective counsel, they can still agree to discuss their case before litigation begins.

So, there are alternatives to litigation, but both parties must be open to it. Remember, you don’t want to spend your children’s college funds litigating your dissolution if you can avoid it.

I hope this information was helpful. If you have further questions, please follow our YouTube channel or visit our website.

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