Lexington, South Carolina, Divorce Mediation

South Carolina Divorce Mediation Counsel

When a couple makes the difficult decision to divorce, one of the first things they think of is who will gain custody of the children and who will get the house. Divorce has traditionally been settled in litigation, which can be very costly and time-consuming. Many divorcing couples seek alternatives to litigation through divorce mediation or divorce arbitration.

To find out if mediation is right for you, contact us to schedule a free, in-person consultation with a divorce mediation attorney at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, in Lexington, South Carolina. We can explain the differences between litigation, mediation and divorce arbitration, and answer your questions about child custody and property division.

Divorce Mediation: What It Is

Divorce mediation negotiations occur in a structured settlement conference outside of a formal courtroom. The negotiation is directed by a mediator, a specially trained neutral third party, usually a lawyer, who is skilled in helping people come to an agreement.

The mediator listens to both sides of the story, and usually meets with each side separately, then together. The mediator's recommendation is not binding, and if mediation fails, either party may choose to litigate.

Divorce Mediation: Advantages

Divorce mediation speeds up negotiating and reduces costs. There is no need to exchange letters and documents in a long, drawn-out process. Divorce mediation is not binding, and either party usually retains an attorney to provide counsel during structured negotiations.

Once an agreement is reached in divorce mediation, it is difficult to change. Divorce mediation is often used to solve disputes over child custody and property division. It may also be used to negotiate temporary child custody and support in a Separate and Support action.

Attorney Rebecca West at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, is a Certified Family Court Mediator serving Richland and Lexington counties in South Carolina. She also represents the interests of her client as an attorney in divorce mediation negotiations.

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.