ad start

ad end

 

WARNING! NOTHING ON THIS SITE IS MEANT TO BE LEGAL ADVICE! You should do your homework, calm down, assess the situation, then and only then hire a competent attorney to represent you. GWINNETT COUNTY DOES NOT LIKE PRO-SE LITIGANTS!  

The Goal of this website is to Reduce litigation, Increase mediation , Eliminate the Guardian Ad Litem  from private custody cases and Help facilitate workable joint physical and legal custody arrangements so the child may benefit from  the love, direction and decision making capabilities of both parents.

Motion for Mediation

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY       '

STATE OF GEORGIA                                

Plaintiff,                                                                          Civil Action No.

vs.

NATALIEf

Defendant.

MOTION FOR ORDER TO MEDIATE

COMES NOW, John Smith , Plaintiff and request the Court to order mediation and show the Court the following:

1.

The Plaintiff filed the above styled petition for a change in custody on _____ 2008

2. 

The Plaintiff feels that the parties could benefit from mediation.

 

 

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff John Smith requests that the Court:

Expedite this matter on an emergency basis;

Order Mediation between the parties.

For other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted this 21st day of November, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY       '

STATE OF GEORGIA                                

Plaintiff,                                                                          Civil Action No.

vs.

NATALIEf

Defendant.

MEDIATION ORDER

1. All parties are required to participate in mediation conducted by the Gwinnett County Dispute Resolution Program. Attorney for the plaintiff, or Plaintiff, and the attorney for the defendant, or Defendant, shall contact the Gwinnett County Office of Dispute Resolution (GCODR) within ten (10) days from the entry of this order to schedule a mediation session. The session shall be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. Both parties shall attend this session which shall be held within 45 days of the entry of this order. You may choose from list of registered mediators at http://www.qwinnettcourts.com/proqrams/ADRNList.htm. You may also contact Gwinnett Office of Dispute Resolution at 770-822-8553 for a list. The parties shall select their mediator, contact the mediator for a date and time, then contact the GCODR to schedule the mediation. Because of limited space, the parties shall also have an alternative date selected. If an agreement cannot be reached as to a mediator, the court will appoint one for you. If any additional mediation sessions are needed, they are to be scheduled and completed within 75 days of this order. Documentation of  mediation shall be provided to the GCODR. If the case is not resolved through mediation, it shall be immediately returned to the court's docket. The following additional requirements are levied:

a.          The appearance of each party is mandatory.The parties are required to negotiate in good faith for no less than ten hours before this case may proceed to trial or before the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem may be ordered.  

b.          The cost of the mediator will be divided equally among the parties who shall be prepared to
pay the mediator at the time of the session. The parties and the designated mediator will
determine the length of the session. Sanctions may be imposed due to nonpayment and the
case may not be determined closed if there are any outstanding fees due to the mediator.

c.          All discussions,  representations, and statements made at the mediation conference
shall be privileged consistent with Georgia law.

d.          If the case involves allegations of domestic violence, this office shall be notified immediately.

                e.          The mediator has no power to compel or enforce settlement agreements and does
                        not give legal advice. If a settlement is reached in this case, the attorneys shall reduce the
                         agreement to writing and submit it to the Court within 10 days of the mediation session.  

Continuances and conflicts are not to be resolved merely by agreement of counsel, but are to be filed with the court in accordance to the Uniform Superior Court Rules, with a copy provided to the Dispute Resolution Coordinator.

At the request of the judge or the mediator, each side may be required to present a brief written summary of the case. Case summaries are not to be filed with the Court.

2. Nothing in this order prohibits alternative mediation with a person unaffiliated with the Gwinnett Dispute Resolution Program.

SO ORDERED, this ___________ day of _______________, 2009

___________________________________

Judge, Gwinnett County Superior Court

 

 

Respectfully submitted by

John Smith Pro-Se

2898 Westview place

Suwannee GA 30025

678-908-9987

 

Email comments to jointphysical@yahoo.com