What is a divorce mediation?

Divorce mediation is a form of dispute resolution used in family law cases in North Carolina. It is a process in which the divorcing couple works with a trained mediator to reach an agreement on any issues related to their divorce, such as the division of assets and liabilities, the distribution of property, and alimony. The mediator is impartial and does not take either party’s side. They are trained to facilitate conversation between the two spouses and seek common ground to resolve the issues. Divorce mediation can be more cost effective and time-consuming than litigation and can help the two parties maintain control of the outcome of their divorce. In mediation, the spouses have the opportunity to resolve issues in a confidential and respectful setting, which can help preserve relationships with one another and their children. The mediator can help the parties explore possible solutions to the issues and provide legal information on the process. If an agreement is reached by the parties through divorce mediation, it will be memorialized in a legally binding document known as a “Separation Agreement”. The Separation Agreement will detail the terms of the agreement that the parties have agreed to, and be voluntarily signed by the parties and submitted to the court for approval.

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