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Do People Really Fight Over Dishes?
As a young family-law attorney starting out seventeen (17) years ago, I had no idea the variety of assets that would be the subject of long conversations with clients, letters…
Read MoreMartindale Peer Review
I have worked with Barri for many years on family law cases. She has the highest ethical standards, excellent judgment, and a sound knowledge of the law. I refer cases…
Read MoreIs this the same Program as the Child Custody and Visitation Mediation Program?
No. The Custody Mediation Program, as its name implies, addresses issues of child custody and visitation. The Family Financial Settlement Program has a different focus, helping parties resolve financial issues,…
Read MoreWill I be expected to attend and actively participate in discussions at the mediated settlement conference?
You must attend unless all parties and the mediator or the court agree otherwise. The mediation process is designed to empower litigants to take a more active role in discussing…
Read MoreIntroduction to Family Financial Mediation
If you are reading this brochure, it is likely you are involved in a dispute which has been referred to the Family Financial Settlement Program for mediation. This means that…
Read MoreWhat is Mediation?
Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution that encourages parties to resolve issues in a non-adversarial way with the help of a trained, neutral mediator. Mediation may be with…
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Divorce in North Carolina
In N.C. parties have to be living separate and apart for a period exceeding one year in order to file for divorce. The divorce action is separate from the other…
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How is Child Support Calculated?
How is child support determined in North Carolina? Is it a specific percentage of the non-custodial parents’ income? No, there is not a set percentage. Child Support is calculated using…
Read MoreIs Modification Possible?
Can my custody or child support terms be changed later? Yes, if the terms were set forth in a court order they can be changed later upon a showing that…
Read MoreAre Retirement Accounts Marital Property?
Are retirement accounts considered marital property and can they be divided by the Court? Yes, if they were earned during the marriage they are marital property. This is true even…
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