Posts in category "Family Law"
What do you really do? – A Summary of my Criminal and Civil Rights Practice
I have received many requests lately for a wide variety of assistance, and I wanted to clarify what kind of work I do.
I make a living working as an attorney. Most of my practice focuses on criminal defense. I practice trial courts and appeals court at both the state and federal level. I also handle post-conviction cases, which involve trying to overturn convictions after the appeal period is over based upon new evidence.
I take a small number of civil rights cases. I screen these cases very carefully, and only take a select few. These cases are usually claims for excessive … read more »
Barri Payne has been certified by the N.C. State Bar as a Board Certified Family Law Specialist!
On November 21, 2011, Barri Payne received her certification from the N.C. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in family law. Barri was one of 12 lawyers across the state certified this year in family law. To be certified as a specialist in family law, a lawyer has to meet several criteria including:
Licensed as an attorney for over 5 years
Devote a substantial portion of their practice to family law
Attend many hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars in family law
Be favorably evaluated by other lawyers and Judges through a peer review process
Pass a written comprehensive family law … read more »
Barri Payne is Now a Certified Family Law Mediator!
Brock, Payne and Meece is pleased to now have two family law mediators: Paul Brock and Barri Payne.
Barri has completed her mediation certification with the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and is now available to mediate represented or unrepresented parties. Mediation is a great way to resolve family law issues and is required in child custody cases and equitable distribution (property division) matters. Mediation can often save parties both time and money and can keep your case from going to court. Barri completed a 40-hour mediation training, mediation observations with other certified family law mediators, and has had numerous mediations … read more »
Why I Practice Family Law
Thinking back to my time at UNC School of Law, I was not someone who really enjoyed my law school experience. I did not always know clearly that law was for me. I considered divinity school, grad school, and law school before settling on law school. I started school in the fall that UNC Law broke ground on the new law school building right next to the current building. The construction continued all three years I was a student and frustration of that I am sure detracted from my experience.
I also didn’t immerse myself in the law school … read more »
Cautions on the Use of Social Media for Divorcing Spouses and Parties in Child Custody Proceedings
As a family law practitioner I feel compelled to offer some advice concerning the use of social media to those of you who may be separating or beginning family law litigation. I have seen evidence from social media used in Court multiple times in the last year or so. Consider these warnings before you post that next picture or comment online:
1. This probably goes without saying, but I have seen several cases in the last couple years in which problems leading to separation were exacerbated, if not caused, by one spouse using Facebook or some other online … read more »
