We know this is a stressful and scary time, but we’re here to help.
We understand that divorce is as expensive as it is stressful, but the truth is that divorce cases often get more expensive for those who attempt to DIY their legal case. There are rare cases where a divorce is truly uncontested and doesn’t require the attention of a divorce attorney, but we find that few North Carolina divorces are as smooth as you might expect.
North Carolina Uncontested Divorces
An uncontested divorce is a divorce case where all important legal matters are settled outside of the courtroom and merely need the stamp of approval from the courts. This means you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse have already settled matters including:
- Child custody
- Child support
- Child and/or parent relocation
- Alimony (also known as spousal support)
- The division of marital assets and debts
In order for a North Carolina divorce to be truly uncontested, you need a complete resolution to at least claims for spousal spousal support and marital property division before moving forward. We won’t try to sell you on our services if you TRULY believe you have a smooth divorce case, but you also must consider the possibility that your spouse changes their mind or that your spouse retains their own attorney who informs them to go back on their word and fight for more.
Do you still have unresolved issues?
If you haven’t settled at least spousal support and marital property division, then you have what is known as a contested North Carolina divorce case.
The legal pitfalls of trying to handle your divorce on your own are numerous. Having an attorney by your side ensures you have the legal representation you deserve and need to handle any curveballs coming in your NC divorce case.
Is Mediation Right For You?
Thankfully, there are alternative dispute resolutions available to you should you want to avoid the court battle while still having an avenue to control the outcome. Mediation is a legal setting where you and the other party (in this case, your spouse) attempt to resolve all outstanding issues in your divorce with a neutral third party assisting. The neutral third party cannot provide you with legal advice, but will provide guidance and support on how to resolve the matters in front of you.
It’s important to understand that mediation is not legally binding. Meridian Law Office is able to represent you in North Carolina family law mediated cases, including divorce, child custody, and other matters (it’s generally required for child custody and property distribution in North Carolina). We strongly prefer to take all family law matters, especially those involving children, into mediation early. This protects the integrity and privacy of your case while also ensuring more stability for your children who are going through a potentially traumatic event in your divorce.
If you’re ready to resolve your divorce with integrity, compassion, and privacy while retaining control over your circumstances, contact Meridian Law Office today.
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