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Experienced Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney

Attorney Michele M. Giordano can explain different forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) available when family issues require legal processes. She will detail how methods like mediation and collaborative divorce can be excellent alternatives to high-conflict, traditional family law court cases.

Michele is committed to supporting individuals in Grand Rapids and throughout Michigan who are facing divorce, child custody disputes or other family law conflicts and are interested in resolving their matters outside of traditional litigation. With the personalized legal strategies Michele builds, her clients find stable paths forward.

Types Of Alternative Dispute Resolution

There are several pathways available to resolve domestic issues cooperatively. When you work with Giordano Law, PLC, you have an experienced alternative dispute resolution lawyer who can guide your family in determining which mechanism is right for your situation. Common types of alternative dispute resolution that Michele handles include:

Each alternative allows for a different structure to help guide you in creating a binding, personalized agreement, allowing both you and your former spouse or co-parent to shield the family and control your own outcomes.

Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

Going through a family transition is often complicated. Working with an experienced attorney may help ease some of the pain and uncertainty that typically accompanies periods of disruption. Michele takes your worries seriously and assists with the proceedings, putting you in a strong position as you move past your divorce.

Here, she has provided answers to address the common concerns related to using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Michigan.

What does an alternative dispute resolution attorney do?

An ADR attorney can either act as a neutral mediator to guide both parties through negotiations, or represent an individual client to provide legal counsel, advocate for their interests, and draft agreements during the resolution process.

What types of disputes can be resolved through alternative dispute resolution?

Most family law disputes can be handled through any form of alternative dispute resolution, including legal and physical child custody, parenting time, property settlements during a dissolution and support issues.

What is the difference between mediation, arbitration and negotiation?

In mediation, a neutral third party facilitates discussions, but spouses make all final decisions. In negotiation, spouses and their lawyers work directly to reach an agreement. In arbitration, a neutral arbitrator acts like a private judge, hearing both sides and making a legally binding decision.

When should I hire an alternative dispute resolution attorney?

You should seek an ADR lawyer as soon as you anticipate a family transition and want to avoid going to court. Finding an alternative dispute resolution attorney early in the process helps ensure you understand your options and can build a peaceful foundation from the start.

Contact An Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney

At Giordano Law, PLC, clients get supportive hand-holding through whatever they are going through. Do you need an ADR lawyer who understands the value of a peaceful road to resolution? If you’re going through a family adjustment but want to approach this resolution amicably and cooperatively, the lawyer at Giordano Law, PLC, would be glad to help. Make a phone call to Michele M. Giordano at 616-426-8308 or use the online form to request a meeting to safeguard the people, property and finances that are most important to you.