Divorce mediation is one of the most effective and efficient ways to resolve your family law case in North Carolina. Here is a short video that reviews the ins and outs of divorce mediation in Cary, North Carolina. Transcript: What is Divorce Mediation? Hey there, James Hart back at you here from The Hart Law … Read more
Excellent question, and unfortunately, the answer is not a simple one. Divorce mediation can take on many different sizes and shapes. In certain situations, lawyers are present, in others lawyers are not present. The mediator may be a lawyer, or they may not be. Here is a quick rundown of all the different mediation options … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
The more people/clients I talk to, the more frustrated I become at the heart-wrenching stories of individuals who have been exposed to the “traditional” methods of divorce. By traditional, I mean divorcing couples who seek out attorneys that will “fight for their rights” to make sure they get the best deal in the divorce, even … Read more
Gov. David Paterson has signed into law a bill allowing for “no-fault” divorce in New York State. New York was the last state in the union to allow for such a divorce. Under the new law, as long as one couple claims that the marriage has been “irretrievably broken” for at least 6 months, the … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more