Category Archives: Parenting Plans

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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Legal Needs of Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender Individuals and Families

Parties in non-traditional, but committed, relationships have special needs with regard to legal planning and resolution of conflict when needed.   Non-traditional families do not presently enjoy equal protection of the law in South Carolina with regard to marriage, divorce, … Continue reading

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Mediation of Child Custody and Parenting Plans

Mediation of parenting plans and custody arrangements reduces conflict and benefits parents and children Continue reading

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Can Child Support be Mediated?

Yes. The court always maintains jurisdiction to oversee child support, but there are many aspects that can be mediated.  This could range from setting an initial amount, agreeing to modification, or (in the case of arrearage) setting out the terms … Continue reading

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Parenting through divorce

Resources for development of parenting plans Continue reading

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