About Steve
Steve Garver has built a practice around resolving family disputes outside the courtroom. He prefers mediation and negotiation to litigation. He helps clients sort through difficult decisions and reach workable agreements.
Garver's career has been anchored in family law and alternative dispute resolution. He has handled cases that touch on child custody, parenting plans, property division and financial settlements. His work involves preparing parties for mediation sessions, framing the issues that matter and documenting agreements so they can be enforced if necessary.
He approaches each matter in a pragmatic way. He breaks complex financial and parenting questions into manageable pieces. He encourages clear communication between spouses and steers conversations toward practical outcomes. When settlements require legal language, he drafts terms intended to be precise and durable.
Outside of casework, Garver maintains active professional memberships tied to mediation and dispute resolution. He participates in continuing education to stay current on procedural developments and evolving standards in family law practice. He also shares practical tips with newer mediators in informal settings and workshops.
Clients and colleagues describe Garver as methodical and steady at the table. He tends to keep sessions focused and on schedule. He adapts his style depending on how the parties respond — sometimes more facilitative, sometimes more directive when the process stalls. He balances legal considerations with the interpersonal dynamics that often complicate divorce matters.
As of 2026 Garver is based at Divorce Mediation Associates, Ltd. There he conducts mediations, assists in drafting separation agreements and helps clients plan transitions in parenting and finances. He works to limit the time and expense that litigation can bring. He currently practices at Divorce Mediation Associates, Ltd., where he focuses on divorce mediation.
