Who Has the Final Say in My Case? Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation, with Todd Owens

Todd Owens often encounters family law clients who insist they simply want what they’re entitled to. His answer? "[In court] You're entitled to only one thing, and that's the opportunity to go in the courtroom, stomp your foot, pound your fist on the table, make your argument, and then cross your fingers and hope to God that the judge sees it exactly the same way you do." His guidance? “I need them to keep an open mind and understand that nothing is etched in stone.” His unique perspective to family law dispute resolution comes from his experience as a judge in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and now as a certified mediator and arbitrator. In this conversation with host Leigh Sellers, Todd draws on that background to explain the critical differences between litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He offers listeners an unvarnished view of the family court experience and cautions litigants not to assume that a judge will believe them “100 percent” – which is why he tells his clients that “what you think is not necessarily what the judge is going to think or what the judge is going to believe.” Tune in to learn why Todd advocates for mediation and why sending settlement offers back and forth often backfires. For more information on Todd’s services, visit Dozier Miller Law Group or connect with him on LinkedIn . The insights and views presented in “Welcome to Splitsville” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. If you’re ready for compassionate and reliable legal guidance on your journey through divorce, contact the team at

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Who Has the Final Say in My Case? Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation, with Todd Owens is an episode from Welcome to Splitsville | Navigating Divorce in a Modern World by Leigh Sellers - Touchstone Family Law.

This episode is 32:53 long.

This episode was published on Sep 30, 2025.

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