Can I vote as an ex officio member? Can we ask ex officio members to leave? I hear such questions often. And almost every time, the issue is not the rules. It is a misunderstanding of what “ex officio” actually
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Fannie Mae Issues Updates to Project Standards and Property Insurance Requirements
Hot off the presses, Fannie Mae has issued new condominium project standards and property insurance requirements to address rising insurance costs and limited availability; improve financial stability of condo projects; simplify processes for lenders/servicers; and align with Freddie Mac and…
Are Parties in the Same Room During Family Financial Mediation?
For a general overview of custody mediation statewide, see What to Expect in Private Family Financial Mediation in North Carolina. The answer is sometimes. When people first hear about mediation, they often picture everyone sitting around a conference table working through…
What the Resolutions Process Is and Is Not
Several national clients have asked me recently for advice on “modernizing” their resolutions processes. That has involved looking at what they do, why they do it, and what improvements might make the process more efficient or easier for members to…
Using AI as Pro Se
Since ChatGPT was released to the public in late 2022, “artificial intelligence” has been one of, if not the, most discussed topics in global society. AI promised to make our lives easier by bringing expertise to our fingertips, automating our…
What to Expect at a Court-Ordered Custody Mediation in Guilford County
While the basic process of custody mediation is similar across North Carolina, each county has its own procedures and scheduling rules. (For a general overview of custody mediation statewide, see What to Expect at a Court Ordered Custody Mediation in…
Carole Albright Certified as North Carolina Family Financial Mediator
Law Firm Carolinas is proud to share that parter Carole Albright has been certified as a Family Financial Mediator by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission through the North Carolina Judicial Branch. This certification authorizes her to mediate financial disputes in…
What to Expect at a Court Ordered Custody Mediation in North Carolina
1. Mediation Is Mandatory (Unless Waived) 2. Orientation Comes First 3. The Mediation Session 4. What Happens in Mediation Expect the mediator to: 5. If You Reach an Agreement 6. If You Don’t Reach an Agreement 7. Other Things to…
Short Form Alternative Probate Procedures in North Carolina
In an initial probate conference with a potential client, my goal is to determine the available court procedures for administering the estate. This is so the client can make an informed decision on how to move forward. In certain cases,…
What to Expect in Private Family Financial Mediation in North Carolina
Divorce and separation can be emotionally and financially overwhelming enough without addressing all of your family financial issues in an open courtroom. Private family financial mediation in North Carolina offers a structured, confidential alternative to courtroom litigation and allows you…