I’ve written on the topic of divorce mediation several times, and I’m writing again today because I feel that this is a topic that deserves a great deal of attention, especially here in Wake County, North Carolina. I strongly believe that divorcing couples should be able to dictate the terms of their separation, and the…
Category Archives: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Divorce and Child Custody in Cary
One of the scariest parts of getting divorced is the legal limbo that you go through while waiting for matters of Child Custody to get sorted out. Whether you live in Cary or Raleigh, if you choose to get this sorted out in the courts, you will be in front of one of the family…
What happens at the first Collaborative Divorce Meeting?
Ok – so you’ve made the smart decision to proceed with a collaborative divorce. You’ve talked to your attorney, your spouse is on board as is their attorney, and you’ve gathered all the documents you need for that first 4-way meeting. Now what? You may be feeling a little nervous, anxious, and perhaps a bit…
How a Collaborative Divorce could save your business
In discussing the benefits of Collaborative Divorce, we often talk about how it will help save your relationship with your spouse, cause you less stress and anxiety, be less harmful to the kids, and usually costs less than “old school” litigation. One of the real world examples of this is the case of a family…
Why I like Collaborative Divorce so much…
I just started another Collaborative Divorce Case yesterday (meaning that we had the first four-way meeting with another attorney and her client). It was another shining example of why Collaborative Divorce is such a great thing for clients that are willing to work with one another to resolve their case with less stress and pain…
Easy tools to make post divorce transfers easier for the kids
I’ve had several cases settle recently that involved kids, and many more that I am working on right now. Because spouses are required to separate for one year before obtaining a divorce in North Carolina, the reality of the situation dictates that many spouses are required to deal with the children’s issues almost right away. …
No Court Divorce: Less Stress, Happier Kids… a better way
Yesterday morning I attended a “calendar call” in a domestic relations courtroom in Wake County. This is a scheduled court appearance for every attorney and litigant that has a hearing or trial scheduled in front of that particular judge for the entire week. It is an opportunity for the judge to call each case and…
What is Divorce Mediation – Does the North Carolina method work?
I didn’t realize until I had moved to North Carolina and reopened my family law practice here just how many meanings there are to the word mediation. Lets start with a basic definition – a mediation is a form of non-binding dispute resolution where the parties meet with a neutral mediator to help them resolve…
Preparing for Divorce – The Final Tip: Be Good!
This is the last in a series of blog posts I have written during the past several weeks on how to prepare for divorce and separation. Today’s tip focuses on the practical – be on your best behavior while going through the middle of a divorce. Whether you are considering a collaborative divorce, or a…
How to prepare for divorce tip #12: Keep a Diary
This is the second to last in a series of tips for individuals who are considering separating from their spouse, and ultimately, divorcing them. Many of the steps that I have provided in this series are geared toward preparing you for litigating your case, but I need to stress that I believe strongly in keeping…