An order signed by the Honorable Judge Robert N. Jenkins, Sr., of July 15, 1999 states in part: "This order applies to all contested Family Court cases filed and pending in, Greenville County, South Carolina, except cases involving Department of Social Services, Domestic Abuse Petitions, Juvenile hearings and uncontested matters and shall remain in effect until further Order of the Court."

"Mediation shall be completed within (60) days from the date of the mediator’s appointment, or by the time of the final hearing, whichever comes first." "The mediator shall set up the initial mediation session upon request of the parties and their attorneys."