N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 18.3

As amended through June 18, 2024

Rule 18.3 - Opportunities for Parties through the Mediation Program

Through Mediation, the parties have the opportunity to:

A) Reduce any acrimony that exists between the parties regarding the dispute of custody and/or visitation.

B) Develop custody and visitation agreements that are in the child/children's best interest.

C) Participate in a process that invites informed choices and, where possible, gives the parties the responsibility for making decisions about their child/children's custody and visitation.

D) Minimize the stress and anxiety experienced by the parties, especially the child/children.

E) Reduce the stress and expense of litigation of custody and visitation disputes.

N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 18.3

Adopted December 21, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.