The topic of "Late Case Evaluations" is our next blog entry in our Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County, Georgia. A late case evaluation, like the name implies, is an option usually offered "late" in the case, but prior to going to a final hearing. It is typically scheduled by the Judge at the 120 Day Status Conference, although in certain limited circumstances, it can be scheduled earlier in the case (and may be referred to as an "early case evaluation").
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A late case evaluation is similar in many respects to a mediation. In Fulton County, it generally last four hours (although the length of time can be extended by the parties at their own costs). A late case evaluation is usually run by an experienced attorney. This individual, while serving in the role as an attorney, also provides the parties his or her "evaluation" of their positions(both their strengths and weaknesses) and his or her opinions as to what the likely result will be if the parties elect to pursue a final trial of their case rather than come to an agreement about all issues outstanding in their matter.