Family Law
Triangle Area of North Carolina
If you are planning to make an important decision about a new or existing family relationship, the assistance of a family law
attorney may be crucial to your understanding of the issues and your satisfaction with the outcome of that decision. Rich
Daugherty provides legal services for divorce and other family law issues.
DIVORCE
A distressed and irreconcilable relationship may have a profound impact on your health, your ability to perform your job, and
your role in the community. Ongoing conflict between parents may also severely impact the emotional development of their
children. However, there are alternatives that allow you and your family to move into the future in a positive direction. If you are
faced with a divorce, Rich Daugherty can help you in one of two ways:
Legal Representation in a Collaborative Divorce. Collaborative divorce is the process of getting a divorce
without the threat of a lawsuit, thus avoiding significant conflict. This cooperative approach addresses the needs of each
party through a free exchange of information and ideas in order to negotiate a settlement that is agreeable to both parties.
See bottom of this page for more information about collaborative divorce and recommended attorneys.
Legal Representation in a Traditional Divorce. Traditional divorce is the process of getting a divorce with the
possibility of litigation. Attorneys negotiate for their clients to reach a settlement. Sometimes, a mediation is used as part
of the negotiation process. If the negotiation is unsuccessful, a lawsuit is filed, following the rules of court and overseen
by a judge who makes the decisions.
DIVORCE RELATED ISSUES
Separation Agreements
Parenting Agreements
Post-Separation Support
Alimony
Child Custody
Child Support
Property Settlements
OTHER FAMILY LAW ISSUES
If you are faced with another type of family law issue, Rich Daugherty can provide legal services in the following areas:
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Annulments
Adoptions
Changes to Child Custody Arrangements
Protective Orders
Emergency Custody Orders
EXPERIENCE
Rich Daugherty has the background and understanding necessary to help you navigate through the difficulties associated with
significant family changes.
JD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
MSW, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Masters level training as a social worker provides added insight into
the challenges and significant life changes that accompany divorce and other family issues.
MBA, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Registered Guardian ad Litem.
Registered Parent Coordinator.
Certified North Carolina Superior Court Mediator.
Volunteer Separation & Divorce Mediator, Orange Dispute Settlement Center.
Family Law Section of Orange County Bar Association.
Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.
North Carolina Association of Professional Family Mediators.
CLICK HERE FOR COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS WEBSITE - Contains useful information about
Collaborative Divorce and Collaborative Attorneys, Mental Health Professionals & Financial Professionals in
the Triangle Area
CLICK HERE FOR DIVORCE LIBRARY AT ROSEN WEBSITE - Contains useful information about
Collaborative Divorce and Collaborative Attorneys in the Triangle Area
