Why Mediate?
Better Co-Parenting
Many separating parents who have poor communication skills or who struggle with high conflict are surprised at how successful mediation can be.
Mediation doesn't treat parents as either best friends or as adversaries - instead, parents are problem solvers.
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A mediated agreement can also be tailored to the specific needs of your family. This can be especially useful for families with special needs children or unique circumstances, such as military families or long-distance parenting plans.
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Save Money
In certain cases, parties can save thousands (vs. traditional litigation) by mediating contested Family Court issues early on. Mediation is already mandatory in South Carolina Family Court cases before a trial can be scheduled.
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Mediation can help you end your case months or years earlier than contested litigation. You can even mediate prior to separating.
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A Summerville mediator, Ms. Bone is available anywhere in the Charleston area and statewide online.
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Save Time
Having a competent divorce mediator guide you through a process of effective communication and agreement building can translate to thousands saved in litigation fees and costs. Your Summerville Family Court mediator will help guide your discussions and minimize your distractions, keeping you both negotiating effectively and efficiently. The more productive your discussions, the less time it takes and the less cost to you.
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If you need Charleston divorce mediation, give us a call.
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May be more willingness to co-parent
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Reduced conflict
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Reduced time spent in litigation
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Greater likelihood of future compliance with the agreement
Studies have shown that people who reach mediated agreements are more likely to "stick to them," reducing the risk of parties attempting to modify or change parts of the agreement in the future.
The parties make their own decisions, with the help of a mediator. This eliminates the uncertainty of someone who doesn't know your family making decisions about your life. This also allows parties to reach more creative agreements that are tailored to your family.
Confidentiality in mediation means parties are free to explore options without fear that your efforts will be used against you in the event of litigation. If mediation doesn't work, both parties are still free to go to Court.
Is Mediation Right for Us?
Do you and your spouse/co-parent want to work together to resolve your divorce, separation, or custody matter, but don't know how?
Mediation is an alternative to contested litigation, which allows parties to make their own decisions.
You know your children, partner, finances, history, and plans for the future better than any third party- attorneys, judges, and even the mediator- ever will. Mediation can help you apply that knowledge and reach an agreement that is tailored to the needs of you and your family.
Our Charleston-area divorce mediator can help you resolve your Family Court dispute quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Family mediation can address issues such as custody, visitation, child support, property and debt division, and other child and family matters - often in a way that helps preserve family and co-parenting relationships.