Mediation and Arbitration
McKnight Law helps separated couples avoid litigation through mediation and arbitration.
Mediation and Arbitration in Wake County
Your mediation and arbitration lawyer in Wake County can prepare you for mediation and arbitration and take you through the entire process. Contact McKnight Law today to discuss your options outside of the courtroom.
Benefits of Mediation and Arbitration
- Less expensive
- Faster
- Private
Mediation In North Carolina
For equitable distribution claims, a neutral third-party mediator will help facilitate the negotiations between you, your lawyer, and the other side. At first, you’ll likely go into a room with just your attorney. Then, the mediator will go from room to room to discuss the negotiations while your attorney provides legal guidance.
Your attorney is not allowed to be present during mandatory custody mediation. However, you can seek an attorney’s advice prior to the proceedings. If mandatory custody mediation is not successful, your attorney will represent you at a private mediation and/or all future court appearances.
Mediation, in and of itself, is not legally binding. However, you can create a document following mediation that is legally binding. If you and the other party agree to terms, your attorney can formalize the agreement and have both parties sign it.
Family Law Arbitration
The first step is to choose an arbitrator to oversee the process and prepare for your case. Arbitration is much like a trial, with both sides filing motions and preparing discovery before the hearing. Then, the sides present their cases during the arbitration hearing.
The arbitrator listens to the evidence and then provides a ruling which is final and in almost all cases, not appealable. Courts will recognize and enforce valid arbitration rulings.
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Why Choose McKnight Law
- Purposeful Consultation – Discuss all your needs and ask us all your questions during your consultation to find out all the ways we can assist you. If you would like to move forward, we can begin building your case quickly.
- Five-Star Reviews – McKnight Law has a five-star rating on Google and numerous accolades on other websites.
- Covers All Areas of Family Law – Our Wake County family law attorneys represent clients in separations, divorces, custody cases, alimony, child support, and more.
- Committed to Clients – McKnight Law is dedicated to all the clients we serve. We find solutions to complex problems and work quickly to help our clients move forward with their cases.
- Compassionate Services – We understand that family law cases are difficult for our clients. Our compassionate legal services take the stress away, so our clients can focus on family and loved ones instead of court hearings and cases.
Purposeful Consultation – Discuss all your needs and ask us all your questions during your consultation to find out all the ways we can assist you. If you would like to move forward, we can begin building your case quickly.
Five-Star Reviews – McKnight Law has a five-star rating on Google and numerous accolades on other websites.
Covers All Areas of Family Law – Our Wake County family law attorneys represent clients in separations, divorces, custody cases, alimony, child support, and more.
Committed to Clients – McKnight Law is dedicated to all the clients we serve. We find solutions to complex problems and work quickly to help our clients move forward with their cases.
Compassionate Services – We understand that family law cases are difficult for our clients. Our compassionate legal services take the stress away, so our clients can focus on family and loved ones instead of court hearings and cases.
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