Find Common Ground, Even When It Feels Impossible
South Carolina Bar–Trained Family Court Mediator
When a relationship ends, there are still decisions to make together — about your children, your home, and your finances. Mediation gives you both a calm, structured space to make those decisions yourselves, rather than leaving them to a courtroom. As a neutral mediator, I’m here to help you listen, communicate, and reach agreements you can both live with.
Questions You Might Be Asking Yourself
How can we make decisions together when we can barely talk?
Can we avoid a long, expensive court battle?
Can we separate without becoming enemies?
What will our parenting plan look like?
How do we keep our children out of the middle?
How will we co-parent once this is behind us?
How do we divide what we’ve built in a way that feels fair?
What happens if we can’t agree on everything?
Who can help us stay calm when emotions run high?
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.”
– Albert Einstein
What Is Mediation?
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral third party helps two people work through their disagreements and reach their own agreements. I don’t take sides, make decisions for you, or give legal advice. My role is to keep the conversation focused and productive, make sure both of you are heard, and help you explore options you may not have considered.
Because you shape the outcome together, mediated agreements are often more practical, more lasting, and less costly — financially and emotionally — than decisions made through litigation.
Picture Yourselves...
- Sitting down to talk without the conversation falling apart
- Building a parenting plan around what your children actually need
- Making financial decisions with clarity instead of fear
- Spending less time and money than you would in court
- Walking away with an agreement you both helped create
Remember: This isn’t just wishful thinking – it’s the future you’re building, one step at a time.
How It Works
- Consultation. We start with a brief conversation to talk about your situation, answer questions, and make sure mediation is a good fit.
- Preparation. Each of you gathers the information needed for the issues you’ll be discussing, such as financial documents or proposed schedules.
- Mediation sessions. We meet together to work through each issue, one step at a time. Sessions are a minimum of three hours, which gives enough time to make real progress.
- Your agreement. When you reach agreement, I’ll help put it in writing so you can review it with your attorneys and move forward.
What Mediation Can Help With
- Separation and divorce agreements
- Parenting plans, custody, and visitation schedules
- Division of property and debts
- Child support and alimony discussions
- Changes to an existing agreement after divorce
A Note on Neutrality
As your mediator, I serve both of you equally. To protect that neutrality, I can’t mediate for anyone I have worked with as a coach. If you’re looking for one-on-one support through your divorce, my Navigating Divorce coaching may be a better fit.
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Our FAQs can help you Navigate Crucial Questions
You May Have About Mediation
Yes. Mediation works best when both people choose to participate. If you’re interested but unsure how to bring it up with your spouse, reach out and we can talk about next steps.
I’m not an attorney and don’t provide legal advice. Many people find it helpful to have their own attorney review any agreement before signing. Attorneys are welcome to be involved in the process.
Yes. What’s discussed in mediation stays confidential, with limited exceptions required by law. I’ll explain these clearly before we begin.
It depends on how many issues you’re working through and how complex they are. Some couples reach agreement in one session; others need several.
That’s okay. Many couples resolve some issues in mediation and narrow down what’s left, which can save significant time and cost if anything does go to court.
Both. We can meet in person at my office at 104 South Calhoun Street in Greenville, or virtually through a secure video call, whichever works best for both of you.
I understand that life can be unpredictable. I ask for 24 hours’ notice for any rescheduling. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to my cancellation policy.
As a coach, I support one person through their own goals and decisions. As a mediator, I’m a neutral guide for both of you. The two roles are kept completely separate.
Ready to Move Forward Together?
You don’t have to let conflict decide your future. Reach out to talk about whether mediation is right for your situation.
