Author Archives: Alex Skinner

About Alex Skinner

Attorney and mediator focused on elder law and family challenges. Licensed as an attorney in South Carolina, USA. Mediation services worldwide via videoconferencing.

Why Consider Mediation?

Mediation is the use of a trained, neutral professional to assist parties in arriving at a satisfactory agreement.   One size does not fit all,  however.  A divorce mediation is different in style and content from a mediation to help … Continue reading

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Estate Planning Is More Than Writing a Will

Elder Law Services offered by Alexandria Skinner in South Carolina Continue reading

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A Lawyer for Blended Families and Special Needs Families

Blended families and special needs families have special legal needs! Continue reading

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Peaceable Divorce

Have you decided to end your marriage?  Do you just want to end it fairly, without going to war?  If so, you may have come to the right place.  The emphasis in this practice is on more peaceable divorce processes: … Continue reading

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Estate Planning

The elements of estate planning for middle class families Continue reading

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Mediation with a capital M

Mediation independent from a judicial process enables the parties to be less adversarial and have more control over their agreement Continue reading

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Do I Need A Prenup?

Who needs a prenuptial agreement? Continue reading

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Location, Location, Location: It’s Not Just For Real Estate!

Estate planning documents must be stored in a location that will be accessible without assistance from you Continue reading

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Mediated Divorce vs. Divorce Mediation

What’s the difference between Mediated Divorce and Divorce Mediation? Continue reading

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Medicare Payment for Rehab After Hospital Stays

Learn why it’s important for a medicare hospital stay to be classified as in-patient rather than out-patient if rehab is in the picture Continue reading

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