Janet Amburgey and Patrick McCroskey Named to 2026 Super Lawyers Lists

Janet Amburgey and Patrick McCroskey selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers 2026

GHMA | LAW is proud to announce that partners Janet Amburgey and Patrick McCroskey have once again been selected for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2026, an honor reserved for attorneys who have earned significant peer recognition and demonstrated professional excellence. Patrick McCroskey has been recognized by Super Lawyers continuously since 2012, following…

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Patrick McCroskey Named to 2026 Legal Elite Family Law Section

Patrick McCroskey, 2026 Legal Elite, Family Law Section | GHMA LAW

GHMA | LAW is proud to announce that Patrick McCroskey has once again been recognized in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, earning a place in the 2026 edition for Family Law. Patrick has appeared on the Legal Elite list every year since 2014, reflecting over a decade of consistent excellence and peer-acknowledged leadership in family…

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Mediation vs. Court: Outcomes, Control & Cost

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

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 in North Carolina, the choice between mediation and litigation is often a defining moment — one that determines the timeline, tone, and emotional cost of…

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Common Myths About Family Law Mediation Busted

Common Myths About Mediation | GHMA LAW, Asheville Divorce Attorneys and Family Financial Mediators

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 comes a flood of myths, misunderstandings, and flat-out fiction. At GHMA | LAW, we regularly encounter parties who come into mediation with outdated assumptions or…

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What Is Family Law Mediation in North Carolina?

Mediation in NC | GHMA LAW | Mediators & Arbitrators

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 Mediator in North Carolina, I work with clients and their counsel to find resolution through conversation not confrontation. Mediation is not therapy or arbitration. It…

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