Brian Handles Family Court Mediation cases involving:
divorce
name change
child custody
child support
adoption
alimony
contempt hearings
marital property division
modification of prior court order
annulment
prenuptial agreements
paternity
Attorney Brian West has been certified as a Family Court Mediator by the South Carolina Supreme Court Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. Brian has a passion for Family Law and believes that in the vast majority of cases, the parties to a Family Law dispute are far better off resolving their issues outside of the court room. Brian is an avid believer and supporter of the mediation process. He has a true passion for conflict resolution. Brian considers mediation a genuine and unique process which affords individuals and attorneys a cost effective method to settling their case. Whether you are an attorney in need of a mediator or an individual exploring the possibility of hiring a mediator on your own, Attorney Brian West looks forward to your call. Contact Brian today.
An informal process in which a third-party mediator facilitates settlement discussions between parties. Any settlement is voluntary. In the absence of settlement, the parties lose none of their rights to a trial.
Rule 2(a) S. C. Court Annexed ADR Rules
A neutral person who acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute. The mediator does not decide the issues in controversy or impose settlement.
Rule 2(b) S. C. Court Annexed ADR Rules