their lawyers are requested to try to negotiate a settlement.
If you and your spouse cannot settle your case, it will go to trial. At trial both you and your spouse will inform the judge of all accounts of why you feel there is no recourse other than complete dissolution of your marriage. This will be done through your testimony, the testimony of other witnesses, and documents which are called exhibits.
It is to be expected that trial will be expensive and unpleasant. However, it can be the only alternative to never-ending unreasonable settlement demands. Still, trials are risky. No lawyer can predict the outcome of a trial as each case is different. A judge, possibly with different values and viewpoints from yours tells you and your spouse how to rearrange your lives, divides your assets and income, and orders when you may see your children.
A trial does not have to end a case. Each individual may, within a limited period of time, appeal to a higher court. An appeal adds more time and expense to the divorce process and can be hard to win.
Alternative Dispute Resolutions are other options of resolving your case. You and your spouse may decide to choose mediation or arbitration as an alternative than going to trial.
Mediation
In Florida mediation is generally necessary if parties can’t reach an agreement near the beginning of the process but still wish to avoid a conflict in court. The parties meet with an impartial certified mediator who has special training and qualifications. The purpose of mediation is to help the parties reach an agreement. It is important to have independent representation throughout the mediation process and during mediation.
Arbitration
You and your spouse can agree to submit some or all of your disputes to an arbitrator. An arbitrator is a trained individual chosen to decide the issues that each party presents. The arbitrator’s decision can be made into a court judgment. The decision of an arbitrator is usually final and binding. However, in Florida arbitration is not often used. The attorneys at the Law Office of Beverly L. Vesel and Associates, P.A., can discuss with you whether arbitration is a viable option in your particular case.
Whether your decision is an out-of-court resolution between you and your spouse or if the matter has no remedy other than trial, the attorneys at Beverly L. Vesel and Associates, P.A. will be with you each and every step of the process.
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