How to Prepare for Your Custody Mediation Sessions

By Natalie Bower Attorney, Cordell & Cordell In preparing for settlement negotiations of legal and physical custody issues, it is vital for you to have a clear understanding of the disputed issues in your case and the applicable legal standards. By reviewing with your attorney the pleadings that have been …

Expectations and Procedures of Custody Mediation

By Natalie Bower Attorney, Cordell & Cordell Mediation often provides immense benefits in cases with contested custody and visitation issues, but the procedures for mediation in a divorce case differ from state to state. Mediation in divorce cases is generally used to address custody and visitation issues and provides a …

Can we re-file for divorce in another state?

Question: I filed for divorce from my wife in the state where we both lived. We both now live in another state and the divorce case is still pending. While in the state we originally filed (Georgia), we signed an agreement in mediation outlining child custody, child support, etc., but …

What recourse do I have for an unsuccessful mediation?

Question: We held two mediation sessions before the first court hearing. Agreements were made, rescinded, meetings set up, canceled, etc. All the while, this is costing me money. My wife has decided to try mediation again, but now I don’t want to go because I feel the mediator should be …

Mediation In Your Divorce: Can It Work?

By Molly Murphy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell The role of mediation in resolving divorces is becoming much more common. One of the reasons it is so popular is because if successful, it can be much less costly than a contentious court battle. Mediation is mandatory in some states. In some …

Enforcing verbal agreements made in mediation

Question: My wife and I are separated and we verbally agreed to follow the parenting plan in the mediation agreement. In the hopes of having an amicable divorce, I agreed to not have our young daughter for overnights unless I am with my parents per her demands. It was a …

Can I keep her from collecting money off the sale of the home?

Question: My wife has recently asked me for a divorce after her infidelity. We are trying to keep it civil, thus seeking mediation rather than a divorce trial in court. Both of our names are on the marital home. Is there some sort of signed agreement that we can make …

DadsDivorce Live: Getting to Know Guardians Ad Litem

DadsDivorce Live host Dan Cuneo discusses guardians ad litem and how they affect your divorce case with Cordell & Cordell attorney Kristin Zurek. This is the third episode in our “Getting to Know Family Law Professionals” series. Click here to view the first episode on mediators and mediation. The second …

If I have signed a mediation-prepared parenting plan, is there any chance of getting it changed?

Question: If I have signed a mediation-prepared parenting plan, is there any chance of getting it changed?

What is the definition of the first weekend of the month?

Question: What is the normal definition of “first weekend of the month”? I am supposed to have visitation with my child the first weekend of every month, but she took her home from school on Friday, April 30. So when the Friday is on the last day of the month …