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Get Divorced In Charleston Without a Lawyer

A traditional divorce in South Carolina means you have to deal with courts, lawyers, and paperwork.

This is expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining.

Fortunately, many Charleston residents can get divorced without involving lawyers or going through the traditional process.

This can be accomplished through Mediation.

If you and your space are looking to divorce amicably in Charleston and you can work together peacefully, then you can skip the lawyers and get divorced faster.

At The Peck Law Firm, we offer convenient, flat-fee mediation services to help you get divorced without the hassle and gridlock of the legal process.

Meet your Mediator

Kathleen Ferri, Medatior at The Peck Law Firm

Kathleen Ferri

As a certified mediator, I will help you arrive at a fair settlement with your spouse.

I have mediated over 400 family court matters with a 93% settlement rate.

My desire is to help people when they are most vulnerable. Divorce is one of the most stressful periods in a person’s life, but it can be made easier through the mediation process.

The Benefits of Mediation

  • No Lawyer or Court Involvement
  • More Cost-Effective
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Maintain Financial Privacy
  • Keep More Control Of Your Future
  • Faster Than Traditional Divorce
  • Completely Voluntary

What is the Process of Mediation?

When you choose to do a mediated divorce, you meet with an independent, neutral Mediator.

Your Mediator will guide you and your spouse in an honest conversation to help you come to an agreement regarding the following issues.

  • Child Custody Issues including a co-parenting plan and visitation expectations.
  • Child Support Issues such as how much will be paid each month and by whom.
  • Alimony Issues in terms of how much will be paid, for how long, and by whom.
  • Property Division including how your home and remaining debts will be handled.

Your Mediator does not represent either spouse individually.

Instead, your Mediator helps you identify important topics, negotiate a settlement, and prepare necessary documents.

Any agreement you reach with your spouse during this process is voluntary. You do not lose any rights by participating in mediation.

With this approach, you save time and money as you craft a fair, equitable agreement that benefits both spouses and your children.

Affordable Divorce Mediation in Charleston

We offer three convenient, cost-effective options for Chareston residents seeking a divorce without involving lawyers.

Basic Mediation

  • Meet with a mediator for a three hour session to negotiate settlement terms*
  • Have our legal team draft out your final settlement documents.
  • Have our legal team present and finalize your settlement in a South Carolina court.

$900

Mediation + Paperwork

  • Meet with a mediator for a three hour session to negotiate settlement terms*
  • Have our legal team draft out your final settlement documents.
  • Have our legal team present and finalize your settlement in a South Carolina court.

$1,200

Comprehensive Mediation

  • Meet with a mediator for a three hour session to negotiate settlement terms*
  • Have our legal team draft out your final settlement documents.
  • Have our legal team present and finalize your settlement in a South Carolina court.

$1,500

* Any additional hours are charged at $300/hour. Court fees are paid by the couple.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all Charleston residents who get a divorce have to go through mediation?

Yes. Mediation is required in all South Carolina family law cases before a trial can be scheduled.

In a traditional divorce, this process is used to resolve as many issues as possible between the two spouses before going to trial.

For anything that cannot be resolved by the spouses, a judge will make a decision on the contested issues during the trial.

Am I A Good Candidate For Mediation?

Mediation can be right for you if:

  • You have limited finances or face other cost barriers.
  • You and your spouse are amicable and agree on many things regarding the divorce.
  • You want to get divorced fast. A traditional divorce can take over a year to complete, while mediation can be as quick as a few months.
  • Both you and your spouse are forthcoming with finances
  • There is no history of domestic violence