Separation and Divorce
In North Carolina, there is a mandatory one-year separation period before a divorce can be granted. The separation begins when the parties no longer live in the same residence, whether or not they have signed a separation agreement. Many people use the one-year period to make decisions about their children, their home and their other property. Their agreements regarding these important issues will then be included in a separation agreement that continues to be legally binding after the divorce. Through divorce mediation and the collaborative divorce process, Sue Brown's firm, A Fresh Start Mediation, helps develop separation agreements that are comprehensive, fair and sustainable. So that each person can move forward confidently without the emotional and financial cost of a litigated divorce.
Facing the Future with Hope
To a lawyer, divorce is in most cases, an orderly process. To an individual facing divorce, it can seem chaotic, frightening and fraught with uncertainty. More information about North Carolina separation and divorce law can be found at the Resources page.
An experienced and sympathetic attorney can help you make sense of the divorce process so that your transition will be a successful one. If you are interested in divorce mediation or the collaborative divorce process, contact attorney Sue Brown to discuss your situation at 888-855-8063 toll free or send an e-mail to A Fresh Start Mediation.
Located in Chapel Hill, the firm serves clients in The Triangle and elsewhere in North Carolina.
