Although Collaborative Divorce settlements occur in private, certain contacts with the courts are permitted. Additionally, some issues may only be resolved with the court’s assistance. For example, some people think once they have signed a Separation Agreement that they are divorced. This is not true. In North Carolina, only a court can finalize the divorce and the parties are permitted to file for a divorce, even in a Collaborative case. The parties may also need a court order to distribute retirement assets. That, too, will require the court to enter the appropriate order. What is important to know is that these contacts with the court do not need to be battles. Rather, an experienced Collaborative attorney can help to make these contacts with the court as stress-free and quick as possible.
Heidi Risser has years of experience handling such matters for her clients. Contact Heidi Risser today at 704.447.7547 or Heidi@RisserLaw.com.