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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 the separation process. As certified Family Financial Mediators at GHMA | LAW, we work with attorneys and their clients to…

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 At GHMA | LAW, we regularly encounter parties who come into mediation with outdated assumptions or unrealistic expectations about the process. Let’s clear the air. Below, we address and correct some of the most common myths…

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 is an opportunity for both parties to sit down (often virtually) and shape their own outcome under the guidance of…