Considering All Available Options To Resolve Your Family Law Issues

When you have complex family law issues in North Carolina, you must understand all potential legal options to arrive at a resolution. Every case is unique, and these situations often involve complicated and high-stakes issues like child custody decisions, property division, spousal support and more. Tactics you may want to consider include working through litigation in court, drafting separation agreements or utilizing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods.

Here at Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C., our family law attorneys offer the experience and skill you need to navigate the legal process ahead and consider all possible options. From our office locations in Durham, Pittsboro and Wake Forest, our lawyers serve clients throughout the Triangle area looking for legal guidance on their family law matters. Our team includes award-winning, board-certified family law specialists, who are known for putting our clients and their goals first.

Common Family Law Resolution Methods

We will review the specifics of your case and use our 50-plus years of combined experience to determine the best path forward. Four of the most common family law resolution methods are as follows:

• Litigation: This may be your best option in particularly contentious situations, such as when both parties cannot come to an agreement on their own. When necessary, we can represent you in court as you seek a ruling in your case.
• Mediation: This allows for a private discussion between the parties, facilitated by a third party trained mediator. With mediation, we help you and the other party work together to find an optimal solution.
• Arbitration: As a middle ground between mediation and litigation, arbitration allows for a private setting but with the outcome decided by a neutral third party. With arbitration, we can help make critical decisions while still avoiding the complexity and cost of litigation.
• Private Negotiations/SAPS: Through private negotiations, which may or may not need to involve mediations, parties could reach a resolution of their claims via Separation and Property Settlement contracts. The contracts can address any issues, including custody, child support, spousal support and property division. These contracts are enforceable by the court, but are not modifiable without the consent of the parties in many situations. Our attorneys can advise you as to the benefits or detriments of resolving your issues using these contracts.

Our attorneys have seen it all, and we know how to guide our clients through this complex process. We are both skilled litigators and effective advocates for our clients when mediation or arbitration may be a better option for their situation. Having the right team on your side makes all the difference when the stakes are high.

Contact Us Today For A Consultation

Turn to the attorneys of Ellis Family Law to learn more about what to expect and which resolution method may best fit your situation. Contact us today by sending a message through our online form or calling 919-944-4811 to schedule your consultation with our team.