What Is The Cost of Collaborative Divorce? Divorces are expensive. But don't take our word for it. Here are a few true stories.Example #1: Divorce LitigationAccording to public record, Joanne Simon's divorce in Iredell County, NC, cost approximately $288,000. Her ex-husband spent another $200,000-$250,000.The couple owned a large marital estate—approximately $2 million. The court awarded [...]
Mediation—A Court Process In 1995, mediation became a court-mandated process in North Carolina. It's part of the family court proceedings for equitable distribution of marital property. So even though mediation sounds like a kinder, gentler way to divorce, it can be quite brutal. Practically all divorce mediators in the state are trained and certified to [...]
If you file for divorce in Durham County and are represented by an attorney, your case will proceed as follows: The Divorce Petition or "Complaint" is filed stating the bare minimum facts like your date of marriage, date of separation, and whether you have any minor children. The Complaint, along with a "Civil Summons" is [...]
Wake County offers two different types of divorces: Clerk's Default Divorce Summary Judgment Divorce Both types have the same legal effect. They differ in the type of motion filed and whether there is a hearing or not. All divorce petitioners can file for a Summary Judgment Divorce, while only certain types of cases can proceed [...]
Divorce is tough on both parents and children. For moms there's an awful experience of what we call "premature separation" from their children. Even after children turn 18 and head off to college, it's hard to adjust to having the children out of the house. It's really hard to have the children out of the [...]