March 09 2023
A very well prepared mediation and a happy mediator.
One of the biggest barriers to resolution a mediator will confront is lawyers who are have not prepared their case for mediation.
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February 18 2023
Tips for preparing your family law case for mediation.
I have been a trial lawyer for over 30 years, however I am a relatively new mediator. I am finding that many attorneys are not fully prepared for mediation and seem to expect me to fill in the missing pieces and find a settlement for them.
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January 11 2023
Proper preparation for mediation is critical for family law lawyers.
Did you know a significant minority of lawyers fail to properly prepare, or prepare at all, for a domestic relations mediation?
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January 08 2023
Brief Summary of Planned Planned Parenthood v South Carolina, et al
In February 2021 Governor Henry McMaster signed a restrictive anti abortion law forbidding abortions once a "heartbeat" can be discerned in a fetus.
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December 20 2022
Calculating alimony in the Carolinas
For many of us, the North Carolina and South Carolina alimony statutes create more conflict than guidance.
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December 15 2022
Is early mediation a good idea?
Sometimes an early mediation in a domestic relations matter is helpful to reach a quick and peaceful resolution, but not all cases are suited for it.
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November 15 2022
The importance of qualifying our entries on a financial affidavit
Properly notating and qualifying entries on a Financial Affidavit for use in Domestic Relations Court can prevent a lot of subsequent problems.
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November 08 2022
What to consider when choosing a family law mediator
No two family law cases are alike and a "one type fits all" attitude regarding choosing a mediator may not lead to the best result.
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November 04 2022
Negotiating support issues in divorce
Often support negotiations are some of the most difficult negotiations in a domestic relations case. While child support is a simple algebraic formula, alimony is an entirely different matter.
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November 03 2022
5 common mistakes made in divorce litigation
Family Law is a very complicated and nuanced area of law. In fact, Family Law is so difficult that many of us will not engage in any other practice areas. After 31 years as an attorney, here are what I feel are some common errors lawyers make in a Family Law case.
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