A Financial Specialist (also called a Financial Neutral) is a neutral third party who works as a member of a Collaborative Law team to assist parties as needed. Regardless of the assets and debts you have accumulated, a Financial Specialist can provide important...
In North Carolina, our court system generally has an “open door” policy. In other words, the trial process in North Carolina is generally open to the public except in certain situations. This means that not only our trials open to the general public, but...
Once you have decided to divorce, there is an important first step. Stop. Second-guessing. Yourself. This is a journey through an admittedly unsettling adjustment. It doesn’t have to result in long lasting trauma. To help you to avoid unnecessary...
When considering the financial aspects of a divorce, every asset is worth a second look. In many cases, the parties have 529 plans for their children’s college education. In most mediated settlements, the parties put the 529 plan in the children’s column and there is...
I recently attended a great continuing legal education seminar entitled “Managing High Conflict People: Advanced Skills for Family Law Professionals” presented by Bill Eddy. I learned a lot, especially regarding productive ways for folks who are going...
When court proceedings and the threat of court are removed from the settlement process, the creativity, range and durability of settlement options greatly expands. Most attorneys have had the experience of settling cases on the courtroom steps, or even after a trial...
