6. Surviving Domestic Violence, Deciding to Divorce, and Choosing Mediation Over Trial

Domestic violence in a marriage is a very difficult situation to be in, especially when there are kids involved. For this episode, I interviewed a past client who decided to divorce her husband of over 20 years after she filed a domestic violence protection order. She shares her journey of finding Modern Legal, choosing mediation to avoid going to trial in a courtroom,, and the honest ups and downs of joint custody with her ex-husband. If you see yourself in her story, please don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us so we can walk through this with you. From prenuptial agreements to divorce, Modern Legal is here to protect your family at all stages of life. Schedule a consultation with our team today! Some key takeaways from this episode include: In North Carolina, an ex parte domestic violence order of protection can be issued to grant the survivor temporary, sole possession of the house for up to ten days.  When you’re right at the beginning of your one-year separation in North Carolina, divorce can feel like a slow process that’s forever away. However, that time and space is so important for you to gather everything you need to resolve the issues related to divorce, such as property distribution, spousal support, child support, and child custody. Going through mediation is a great way to avoid going to trial in a courtroom. If successful, you may even walk away with a signed and notarized legal agreement from the mediation process. The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution.  Modern Legal is a family law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide. We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action.  Connect with Modern Legal: Website Phone: 704-286-6302 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Facebook  LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.