1. Mediation Is Mandatory (Unless Waived) 2. Orientation Comes First 3. The Mediation Session 4. What Happens in Mediation Expect the mediator to: 5. If You Reach an Agreement 6. If You Don’t Reach an Agreement 7. Other Things to Know It is recommended (though not required) to consult an attorney beforehand, or ask an attorney to review any agreement before it becomes a court order. Final Tip Go into mediation prepared to negotiate and listen. Bring a written list of what’s important to you, but stay focused on what’s best for the child(ren). Reaching an agreement at mediation can … Continue reading
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What to Expect in Private Family Financial Mediation in North Carolina
Divorce and separation can be emotionally and financially overwhelming enough without addressing all of your family financial issues in an open courtroom. Private family financial mediation in North Carolina offers a structured, confidential alternative to courtroom litigation and allows you to participate in reaching an agreement that allows you to move forward with your life. What Is Family Financial Mediation? In North Carolina, many financial disputes connected to divorce are handled through mediation, either voluntarily or through the court’s Family Financial Settlement (FFS) Program administered by the North Carolina Judicial Branch. In private mediation, you and your spouse select a … Continue reading
Divorce for Seniors
Recent studies have revealed that divorce is no longer for the young. Couples that are over the age of 50, even over 60 and beyond, are now divorcing at an ever-increasing rate. Issues that arise in a separation and divorce for those that have been married for over 30 sometimes 40 years are often times different than the issues for people that have been married for less than 20 years. Depending on the stage of the marriage, at Law Firm Carolinas our board-certified family law attorneys, Carole R. Albright and T. Keith Black, and our associate attorneys, John Boschini and … Continue reading
Why Do I Have to Pay Child Support if I Can’t See My Child?
One of the most common questions I receive as a family law attorney is: “The mother/father of my child isn’t letting me see them, so why do I have to pay child support?” In North Carolina, as in many other states, child support is a separate issue from custody arrangements. It’s not uncommon for one parent to withhold custody from the other, leaving many wondering why child support payments are still required in such circumstances. In this blog post, I will explore the legal perspective in North Carolina and shed light on why child support obligations persist even when custody … Continue reading