NC Collaborative Law Statute

North Carolina may be on the cusp of having a new collaborative law statute.   You can read the bill here. The bill provides for things like tolling the statutes of limitation and also staying actions in a pending case if the parties follow certain rules.   That is...

Arbitration Versus Court in Family Law Cases

Arbitration Versus Court:   Which is Better? When settlement fails the parties need someone else to make a decision in their dispute. There are really only two choices:  litigation or arbitration.  If you are unable to resolve your custody, child support, alimony and...

What is Reunification Therapy?

Reunification Therapy Reunification therapy in a child custody case is court-mandated therapy with the goal of reuniting children and parents and attempting to repair a parent-child relationship.  Reunification therapy is a kind of family therapy. It is often used in...

What is Guardianship/Conservatorship?

Guardianship/Conservatorship During their lifetimes, most adults are competent to make decisions about their finances and their healthcare. You tell the doctor whether or not you would like a procedure performed. You often direct the bank to transfer money to pay your...

Family Law and Child Custody Decisions

Family Law and Child Custody Decisions Child custody is a serious issue that takes up a considerable amount of effort to determine. If you are divorcing, you will want to know how the custody arrangement will be split, and what your role will be in making important...