As a board member of the Georgia Child Support Commission and a member of the Statutory Review Committee, I’m happy to finally announce...

By Christina L. Scott, J.D. One thing that we all learned from 2020 is the power of negative words, comments, and phrases. Whether it was from our political, religious, and local leaders or from the mud-slinging advertising and commentary during the 2020 election campaigns, we are all intimately acquainted with the effect that words have on us. Words in mediation is no different. The “words” can make or break a mediation. In order to avoid the “break” in mediation, we must av

By Christina L. Scott, J.D. There are many things that can inadvertently or purposefully sabotage a mediation. Sabotage should never be purposeful in a mediation, however the “reality check” says that at times it might be. Here are the big 3: Engaging in Discovery The purpose of mediation is to engage in discussions to move towards an agreement through the process of negotiation and compromise. Mediation is not Discovery or a fishing expedition. However, some parties and cou