Laws are in place to protect people’s rights, keep the community safe, and provide a means of obtaining justice if you or a loved one has been harmed or wronged. Moreover, different areas of law govern more specific types of events, ranging from establishing your own business to legally separating from your partner. Though the courtroom is often the first thing that comes to mind when discussing the law, believe it or not, there are other opportunities for settling your case. In today’s blog, your Milford, CT family lawyers explain how mediation can be used to come to an agreement in your family law case and what to expect from that process.
A Closer Look at Alternative Dispute Resolution
For many people, the first thing to come to mind when they think about the law is the legal process within a courtroom with a jury, judge, and lawyers. While this may be an element of some claims, it is not actually necessary in several instances. In fact, there are oftentimes opportunities to settle your matter before it even makes it to court in a process known as alternative dispute resolution.
Because each person’s situation is largely dependent on the circumstances surrounding their matter, it is important to note that every person’s case and outcome will be different. Typically, the process will begin with formally filing your claim and making a demand to opposing counsel. If an agreement cannot be reached, the next step may be to seek alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. For more information about other ADR options, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.
What to Expect from the Process
Whether you are attending mediation for custody of your child, are looking to come to an agreement regarding child support, or some other family law matter, the process will typically follow the same pattern. During this process, each party is taken to a separate room and meet individually with the mediator. The mediator–a certified, unbiased third party–goes between the two rooms communicating each side’s wishes until the two parties come to an agreement. If an agreement is reached, the case can settle and we can proceed to the resolution step.
Answering Your Questions
Though mediation can be a quicker way to reach a resolution, keep in mind that they do not always result in such. In the event a resolution is unable to be reached, the claim will likely progress and litigation may be the next step. To help answer your questions prior to filing your claim, we encourage you to call our office and learn more during your free consultation.
Reach Out Today
Every person or family’s situation is unique, and as such, should be handled with personalized care from an experienced Connecticut family law firm. To learn more or to schedule your free consultation with our team, call Larracuente & Goulden, LLC in Milford, CT by dialing (203) 951-6688 today.
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