Divorce Arbitration Attorneys in Lexington, South Carolina
Divorce Arbitration Lawyers Serving Columbia & Lexington
Divorce is a difficult process, which litigation can make even more difficult. The problem with going to trial is that the person who is your adversary is also the parent of your child. Your former spouse will be part of your child's life forever, and your paths will continue to cross.
There are ways to avoid the cost, time and bitter feelings of a lengthy trial. Many divorcing parents in South Carolina are choosing divorce, arbitration or mediation over litigation. To find out if either is right for you, contact an experienced divorce arbitration lawyer at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC — the first consultation in our Lexington, South Carolina, law office is free.
Choosing Divorce Arbitration
Many issues in a divorce are strongly contested, including child custody and property division. Divorce arbitration is a civilized alternative to litigation, with a number of advantages:
- You save the cost of a lengthy trial.
- Your children will not see their parents fighting in court, most likely over child custody or visitation privileges.
- You avoid a long wait for a court date.
- The atmosphere is less formal than a courtroom trial.
In divorce arbitration, you can hand-pick the arbitrator, usually a judge or a divorce law attorney with substantial practice experience. The arbitrator must remain neutral and listen to both sides of the conflict. The arbitrator's decision may be binding by consent.
Divorce arbitration seems to work well in child custody cases, because it forces both parties to sit down and work out their differences. Sometimes a divorce will start in mediation, then go to arbitration to decide, for example, a visitation schedule for your children.
The arbitrator makes the decision in the hearing, while our attorneys provide counsel to the client on critical child custody, visitation and support issues, and may question witnesses.
Consult the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC
We provide free, in-person consultation, and are available by appointment in the early mornings, evenings and weekends for your convenience. Call us locally at 803-753-1834 or toll-free at 866-645-8743, or send us an e-mail for a prompt response.
