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Social Media and Divorce
Cautions on the Use of Social Media for Divorcing Spouses and Parties in Child Custody Proceedings As a family law practitioner I feel compelled to offer some advice concerning the…
Read MoreHow Much is Your Pet Worth To You?
Reflections on a Recent NC Appellate Case Should we be able to recover monetary damages for the loss of our pet? If so, how is the pet’s value determined? Does…
Read MoreIs Mediation Negotiation Admissible?
If my case goes to trial, will the Judge hear about what we discussed at the mediation? No. The negotiations that occur as part of a mediation are confidential and…
Read MoreWhat if Mediation doesn’t work?
What if my case is not resolved through mediation? If you are not successful at mediation, you and the other party, and/or your attorneys can continue to negotiate. If negotiations…
Read MoreWhat if My Spouse Won’t Negotiate?
Can one spouse quit during the mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process. There is nothing about mediation that requires a definitive resolution. This can be beneficial in allowing parties to…
Read MoreConsulting Your Attorney During Mediation
Will I have an opportunity to speak privately with my attorney during mediation? Yes, if at any point during the process you wish to speak privately with your attorney, you…
Read MoreIs Mediation Binding?
If we reach a decision during mediation, is it binding? Yes. An agreement reached during a mediation can be made into a Court Order, enforceable like any other Court Order.…
Read MoreIs an Attorney Required for Mediation?
Do I need to have an attorney for mediation? You are by no means required to have an attorney present for a mediation, but some people find them to be…
Read MoreWhat Can Be Resolved Through Mediation?
What sort of issues can be resolved through mediation? There are many types of mediation that can be used to resolve almost any sort of civil issue. Family Financial Settlement…
Read MoreWhat is arbitration?
Arbitration is another way to resolve a dispute that does not involve a Judge. Both sides present their case to a neutral third-party, who makes a legally binding judgment in…
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