The best course of action for families experiencing divorce is for the parents to agree upon a parenting plan. This may involve two attorneys working with parents to reach a cooperative and voluntary agreement between the parents. When parents reach an agreement, they can structure their parenting plan in the best manner to meet their and their children’s needs. Some parents use Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, or traditional divorce with cooperation between the attorneys outside of court.
Parents often chose these alternative routes over going to court because judges do not know you and your family. When you go to court, you lose control over the details of your custody plan. Court battles over custody are expensive, emotionally draining, and can permanently damage your children. There are no winners in high conflict child custody cases. In most cases, couples are able to put aside their differences, and they can craft creative compromises regarding their parenting plan. However, there are situations where court is necessary. North Carolina defines High Conflict Divorce as a situation that involves excessive litigation, anger and distrust, verbal abuse, physical aggression or threats or physical aggression, and difficulty communication about and cooperating in the care of the children. When a judge has made the determination that a case meets the requirements for a High Conflict Divorce, they may order therapy for the family members, Psychological Evaluations, Custody Evaluations, Substance Abuse Evaluations, Parenting Coordination, and/or Reunification Therapy.
If you are experiencing a high conflict divorce, we can help you navigate this extremely stressful situation with compassion and empathy. Our goal is to help you reach a dignified and respectful resolution that feels fair. Contact lisa@kkjpsych.com for more information.
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