According to national statistics, an estimated 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce. The percentage grows with second marriages (60 percent) and third marriages (73 percent). Mediation is a process in which a specially trained neutral third party helps divorcing couples talk about and resolve common divorce-related issues, such as shared parenting, revising parenting plans to better fit children's needs, managing schedules and making decisions that are in the children’s best interests.

BENEFITS OF MEDIATION

A professional mediator who is familiar with South Dakota divorce and custody laws is a significant asset to parents who are facing divorce. With many decisions and emotions involved in the divorce process, you want a knowledgeable, trustworthy and stable guide to help you, step-by-step. Because it avoids a divorce trial, the mediation process is often less stressful, less expensive and less time-consuming. If you are facing divorce and want to keep your children’s interests priority, please contact us to learn more about the mediation process and our role as mediator.