Greenville County Mediation Lawyer

Mediation involves a neutral third party, the mediator, who works with you and your spouse through negotiation to resolve contested issues. The process is an informal one in which the mediator uses his or her training and skills to foster constructive communication about the issues and ways in which both sides can come together to form an acceptable agreement. 

Even though you may be required to go through mediation by the court, you are never forced into any agreements you are not comfortable with. Agreements are voluntary and, at no time, are any of your rights waived. If the mediation process fails to bring about resolution, your case will proceed to court.

Generally, both parties sign an agreement to mediate which makes the process confidential and lays out other terms, such as the provision of necessary records or documents, and other legal matters. Once started, the mediator’s job is to facilitate discussion, focusing on helping the parties find common ground and helping the parties plan for the future. Mediators do not give legal advice or make decisions. 

Mediators may find it beneficial to have the parties bring in other professionals for certain questions or matters. These can include accountants, appraisers, or child therapists who can provide vital information that can shed light on how to optimally resolve the matter. 

The benefits of mediation are numerous:

• It is private and confidential
• It is done on your schedule as opposed to a court’s
• It fosters better communication between the parties
• It leaves crucial arrangements and decisions up to the parties as opposed to a judge
• Where a settlement is reached, it saves time, money, and unnecessary stress

Learn more about mediation by discussing your case with our Greenville County mediation attorney today.