A Divorce Without Court? How Family Law Arbitration Works with Solagree Founder Amanda Mason
What if you agreed, from the very beginning, that your divorce would never go to court? In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell talks with divorce attorney Amanda Mason about Solagree, the private, virtual process she built around family law arbitration. It's for anyone exploring their divorce options, including people who haven't talked to their spouse yet.
Meet Amanda Mason, Divorce Attorney and Founder of Solagree
Amanda Mason is a divorce attorney who has been practicing law for more than 20 years and the founder of Solagree. She is licensed in North Carolina and Georgia and is a Fresh Starts expert. Find her on her Fresh Starts Registry expert profile and on Instagram, and follow Solagree on Instagram.
How Family Law Arbitration Keeps Your Divorce Out of Court
- Court is the place most families want to avoid. A family still exists in some way after divorce.
- With Solagree, couples agree up front that if they can't resolve something, they'll use private family law arbitration instead of court.
- The process has three phases: intake and education, mediation with attorney mediators, and arbitration, where a neutral attorney creates the binding agreement and decides anything still unresolved.
- Education comes first. Understanding your circumstances and options before negotiating is the piece Amanda sees missing most often.
- The process is virtual and uses professionals based in your state, which can take a lot of everyday stress off your plate.
- You can start learning before you've talked to your spouse, and a divorce coach can help you prepare for that conversation.
- You don't have to be fully amicable to use this process.
- Privacy, confidentiality, and knowing what it will cost up front are major benefits.
Divorce Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- Solagree, including its short quiz and consultation
- Fresh Starts Registry offers free consults, a vetted expert network, and free guides, and can connect you with Amanda's team.
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This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for legal advice. Divorce laws and processes vary by state.