"An Alternative Approach to Family Law"

We provide a less-adversarial environment for you and your spouse to talk about the issues. Mediation is a good option for some couples considering divorce, but it is not always the best choice. Both parties must be fully open and agreeable to the divorce mediation process.

Moreover, mediation generally produces or promotes a Greater Degree of Party Control. Parties who negotiate their own settlements have more control over the outcome of their dispute. Parties have an equal say in the process.

If the mediation process fails, or you do not reach an agreement on some issues, you can still bring those issue to court. Parties do not relinquish their right to litigation if they wish to try resolving the dispute in mediation first. There's really nothing to lose yet so much to gain!

No, not necessarily. We can assign you both different break-out rooms and move between the rooms speaking to each of you individually. This would mean that you do not have to have any direct contact with your ex-partner. However, our goal is to help you both reach mutual understandings and compromises that will save you time, money and unnecessary heartache.

No. SC FAMILY SOLUTIONS is not a law firm. We do not perform the legal services that an attorney performs. We cannot engage in the practice of law. This includes, but is not limited to, appearing in court on your behalf, representing your legal interests, giving legal advice, providing a legal opinion, or engaging in any sort of legal strategizing on your behalf.

Yes. Divorce mediation can provide a less-adversarial environment for you and your spouse to talk about the issues. Mediation is a good option for some couples considering divorce, but it is not always the best choice. Both parties must be fully open and agreeable to the divorce mediation process.

Divorce mediation is a choice many couples seek to help alleviate the stress of the divorce. In this situation, the couple sits down with a lawyer, who is a neutral party. In this situation, they can gain a perspective on their options in terms of monetary concerns, support, children, and property.

Mediation generally produces or promotes: Greater Degree of Party Control. Parties who negotiate their own settlements have more control over the outcome of their dispute. Parties have an equal say in the process.

The mediator does not make any final or binding decisions. Rather, the mediator works with the parties to attempt to reach a middle ground that all parties can live with. Mediation is voluntary, and any party can walk away.

The concept of family law mediation is rapidly gaining popularity, and with a success rate of 63%, this new role of the gravel-hammering judges has earned them accolades from everywhere. However, some experts estimate that 80% to 90% of all disputes submitted to mediation are resolved through the process.

Divorce Mediation doesn't just mean splitting up. In our experience, it is not uncommon for couples to reconcile during the mediation process, which is another advantage of mediation over the traditional litigation path.

Here are 10 common mediation mistakes:

• Showing up without decision makers.
• Failing to genuinely consider what's in the children's best interest.
• Moving in the wrong direction.
• Springing new information on the other side.
• Withholding information that could help settle the case.
• Personally attacking the opposing party and counsel.
• Refusing to compromise. 
• Ignoring liens and third-party interests.
• Failing to prepare.
• Giving up early.