When a dispute can’t be resolved by mediation or arbitration, there’s another course of action that can help ease the stress of the disagreement and speed its resolution. A settlement conference is a pretrial or pre-hearing meeting in which a judge or magistrate presides over the process that can result in a settlement without going through a trial.
Judges or magistrates are neutral third parties that have the education and resources to help you find fitting settlement options for your circumstances. Settlement conferences are usually shorter than mediation, and typically have fewer roles for participation of the parties or for consideration of non-legal interests. A settlement agreement is a legally binding document that outlines the conditions of the resolution of your dispute.
As fierce family advocates, we are ready to help you reach the best settlements for your disputes. Resolving difficult and painful issues out of court can save time, money, and distress, and is a more balanced and compassionate way to communicate and agree on shared purposes, such as child custody, divorce, alimony, property distribution and other matters. With Harden Law at your side, you can be confident that you have unparalleled representation and support.
In South Carolina, a family law settlement conference is a facilitated meeting aimed at resolving legal disputes related to family matters outside of a formal court trial. During this conference, both parties, along with their attorneys, may come together with a neutral third-party mediator or a family court judge to discuss and negotiate the terms of their case. The goal is to reach a mutually agreeable settlement on issues such as child custody, visitation, spousal support, and property division. A family law settlement conference provides an opportunity for open communication and compromise, often resulting in a more amicable resolution and avoiding the need for a lengthy and adversarial court battle. Parties involved in family law matters in South Carolina may be encouraged or ordered by the court to participate in settlement conferences as part of the alternative dispute resolution process.
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