FAMILY LAW MEDIATION ATTORNEYS

What Is Mediation?

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method to attempt to settle the issues outside of the courtroom in the presence of an impartial third party. The mediator has no stake in the outcome of your case, and discusses your case individually and privately, with you and your lawyer, in hopes of finding common ground between the parties. Often, a mediator will place each party in a separate room, and go back and forth between each room seeking common ground by providing ideas, proposals, or suggestions.

In mediation, your lawyer is your advocate and makes sure everyone knows the law and your case. You, your lawyer, and the mediator will evaluate all offers you receive, and you are never forced to agree to any offer you do not like. If the mediation is successful, you may enter into a “mediated settlement agreement" which, effectively, will end any dispute agreed upon in that mediated settlement agreement; however, such agreement must still meet the requirements of the Texas Family Code to be enforceable and "binding" once signed. 

What is Arbitration?

Like mediation, arbitration is the private adjudication of disputed matters of fact and law that would otherwise be resolved in court.  However, arbitration is most similar to a civil trial and is very different than mediation; however, arbitration has many benefits that a civil trial does not offer: 

• Privacy: Arbitration proceedings occur in private and not in open court.;

• Convenience and Speed of Resolution: Arbitration can be scheduled at the convenience of the parties rather than under the constraints of a crowded court docket.; and 

• Selection of the Arbiter: Unlike being assigned as judge, you have a say in who your arbiter is, and your chosen arbiter can have additional qualifications better suited to hear your case.

The Wilson Legal Group specializes in divorce, child custody, child support, property disputes, and all of the above focus areas. Our staff strives to build strong relationships with our clients in order to appreciate their best interests and help them achieve their family law goals. Whether you're facing the burden of a divorce, battling for custody of your child, excitedly anticipating an adoption, or looking to resolve a dispute amicably; we want to be there with you, clearing the way and lightening the load. With attorneys certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law and over a decade of experience litigating family law disputes, the Wilson Legal Group is specially equipped to meet your needs and address the particular concerns of your case.

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In Texas, either party can request that a jury decide the custody of children, the character of the property, or the value of a business. However, if the parties can agree, then mediation and/or arbitration can be a better alternative than a public trial. Our family law attorneys understand that often, the best way to resolve a dispute is outside of a courtroom. We are trained in the preparation of settlement agreements, as well a mediation and arbitration to reach a peaceable resolution of your dispute.  Our team of skilled family lawyers will work closely with you to understand your interests and make sure that your rights and interests are protected, whether at trial or through mediation and arbitration.