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Mediation vs. Court | A Certified Family Financial Mediator's Perspective | GHMA LAW, Asheville Divorce Lawyers and Mediators

Mediation vs. Court: Outcomes, Control & Cost

From the Perspective of a Family Financial Mediator When facing divorce or custody disputes, choosing how to resolve them is just as important as deciding what’s at stake. For families...
Common Myths About Mediation | GHMA LAW, Asheville Divorce Attorneys and Family Financial Mediators

Common Myths About Family Law Mediation Busted

From the Perspective of a Certified Family Financial Mediator Mediation has become the go-to method for resolving family law disputes outside of the courtroom, but with its acceptance and popularity...
Mediation in NC | GHMA LAW | Mediators & Arbitrators

What Is Family Law Mediation in North Carolina?

Family law mediation is a structured, private process that allows parties to resolve issues such as property division, child custody, and support outside of court. As a certified Family Financial...
Protecting Digital Assets in North Carolina Divorces: What You Need to Know | GHMA LAW | Asheville North Carolina's Premier Family Law & Divorce Firm

Protecting Digital Assets in North Carolina Divorces: What You Need to Know

In today’s divorce landscape, assets are no longer limited to homes, retirement accounts, and physical property. Many North Carolina couples now hold significant value in digital assets — and dividing...
Navigating Interstate Child Custody Disputes: Understanding the UCCJEA in North Carolina | GHMA LAW | Asheville North Carolina's Premier Family Law & Divorce Firm

Navigating Interstate Child Custody Disputes: Understanding the UCCJEA in North Carolina

When separated parents live in different states, child custody matters can quickly become complicated. Determining which state has the authority to make decisions about your child isn’t just a matter...
Divorce Over 50: Addressing Unique Challenges for Grey Divorces in North Carolina | GHMA LAW | Asheville North Carolina's Premier Family Law & Divorce Firm

Divorce Over 50: Addressing Unique Challenges for Grey Divorces in North Carolina

What you need to know if your next chapter starts with divorce Divorce later in life — sometimes called “grey divorce” — is on the rise. More couples are separating...
Enforcing Out-of-State Divorce Decrees and Custody Orders in North Carolina | GHMA LAW | Asheville North Carolina's Premier Family Law & Divorce Firm

Enforcing Out-of-State Divorce Decrees and Custody Orders in North Carolina

In an increasingly mobile world, it’s common for individuals to move across state lines after a divorce or custody order has been issued. Whether you’re relocating to North Carolina or...
The Impact of Social Media on Divorce Proceedings in North Carolina | GHMA LAW | Asheville North Carolina's Premier Family Law & Divorce Firm

The Impact of Social Media on Divorce Proceedings in North Carolina 

An updated look at how digital evidence shapes modern divorce When GHMA LAW first published guidance on the risks of social media during divorce, platforms like Facebook and Instagram were...
The Role of Mental Health Evaluations in NC Child Custody Cases | GHMA LAW | Asheville North Carolina's Premier Family Law & Divorce Firm

The Role of Mental Health Evaluations in North Carolina Child Custody Cases

When custody disputes become highly contentious or raise concerns about a parent or child's well-being, mental health evaluations may play an important role in guiding the court’s decision. These evaluations...
Understanding Parental Alienation: Legal Remedies in NC Custody Cases | GHMA LAW | Asheville North Carolina's Premier Family Law & Divorce Firm

Understanding Parental Alienation: Legal Remedies in North Carolina Custody Cases

Allegations of parental alienation arise in some of the most painful and complex custody cases. When one parent believes the other is deliberately turning the child against them, it can...
What is the mediator's role in Conflict Resolution? GHMA | LAW Mediators & Divorce Specialists

Mediator’s Role in Family Law Mediations

Going through any family law dispute is an emotionally charged process that is often best resolved through the process of mediation. Mediation is an effective tool that offers an alternative...
Do I have to turn over my medical records during divorce?

Do I have to Provide My Medical Records to My Ex in a Divorce

During the pretrial discovery phase of a divorce and in child custody matters it is not uncommon for the opposing party to request your medical records. Whether an outside party...