Family mediators are privately-hired professionals that work with you and your spouse or ex-spouse outside of the court system. The mediators are trained to cut through the murky waters (negative feelings) of divorce and separation issues. It is their goal to find the COMMON ground, which SHOULD BE the best interest of your children. They will help you work up a Parenting Plan that suits your family best. They can also help you work up a Separation/Divorce Agreement you can submit to an attorney, and cut out the high price of having two attorneys squabble back and forth for months or years of your lives, while your bank accounts dwindle.

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TIP: In North Carolina, once a custody Complaint has been filed in court, family mediation is mandatory for the parties and will be provided to the parties through the court system at no additional charge.