Child custody disputes remain as the most contested area in family law. Often parents are unable to agree on custodial arrangements with respect to their children, and find themselves in court arguing over which parent is better fit to care for their children, proper visitation schedules, educational concerns, and the like.
Custody may be agreed by the parties in a separation agreement or a parenting agreement. If the parties are not able to agree on custody through a written agreement, then sometimes they may wish to resort to an alternative dispute resolution process such as mediation or arbitration. Lastly, parties may be forced to file a formal action in court and litigate these issues in court before a judge. As a part of the formal litigation process, parties are required to attend mandatory mediation in Wake County.
Hiring an attorney to represent you throughout this process is vitally important in protecting your interests as a parent, and ensuring that your children's interests are protected as well.
Call our firm at (919) 876-3300 to speak with a family law attorney so that we may provide you with a personalized case strategy in effort to allow you to make informed legal decisions.