Divorce Plan in a Day
Full-day divorce mediation for couples without attorneys in Summerville & Charleston, SC.
$3,500 flat fee · Full-day mediation
A focused day to work toward agreement on parenting, support, property, and debts. Meet in Summerville or online.
Court filings and approval are separate. Agreement is not guaranteed.
A calmer way forward
Your decisions
A neutral mediator helps you explore options. You decide which terms to accept.
Room to agree
You do not need every answer in advance. Mediation gives you space to work through differences.
No pressure
You choose whether to settle. Unresolved issues can still be addressed in court.
Private setting
Discuss sensitive family matters in a respectful setting focused on practical solutions.
Meet Your Mediator
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Carolyn M. Bone, Esq.
A Summerville native, Carolyn has practiced exclusively in South Carolina Family Court since 2008 and has been a certified Family Court mediator since 2017. She helps both parties explore practical solutions while remaining neutral. In-person and virtual sessions are available.
Your mediation day, step by step
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Contact the office. Ask about suitability, available dates, and the $3,500 full-day fee. Both parties must be willing to participate.
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Prepare for your day. Gather financial records and, when relevant, parenting schedules. Our office will explain what to bring. We provide detailed checklists to help you get ready.
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Meet and explore solutions. Mediate in Summerville or online, together or separately. Carolyn remains neutral; each person decides what to accept.
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Leave with clear next steps. If you reach agreement, Carolyn prepares a written summary of the terms. Court documents, filing, and approval are separate; experienced referrals are available.
Mediation questions
Do we need attorneys to attend?
No. This $3,500 full-day service is designed for people representing themselves. You may consult an independent attorney before mediation or before signing terms. Carolyn remains neutral, represents neither party, and cannot provide individual legal advice or prepare court pleadings. We also mediate for cases where one or both parties have an attorney (hourly rate), but in those cases, the attorney will need to reach out to our office.
Will our divorce be final that day?
No. The day is for working toward agreement. Court documents, filing, and approval are separate steps and costs. South Carolina divorce requirements still apply, including the one-year separation requirement for a no-fault divorce. In compliance with our ethics rules, we instead provide referrals to experienced attorneys in the area who can help with the last bit of finalizing your case.
What happens if we do not agree?
You are never required to accept a proposal. A partial agreement may narrow the issues. Unresolved matters may require another mediation session or a court decision.
Ask About Divorce Plan in a Day
Send a scheduling question to our office using the form below. We can explain availability, preparation, and next steps. Please do not include confidential case details.