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2025 Mediation Update: NC Court Rules, AFCC 2025 Standards, and the Rise of Presumptive ADR
Explore the seismic shifts happening across civil and family justice systems as mediation evolves toward earlier, more routine court use, and stronger standards. This episode details the three broad trends defining the field: institutionalization, professionalization, and a focus on safety and children’s needs.
We break down the significant rule changes in North Carolina, effective January 6, 2025, which include the creation of differentiated forms for party-selected versus court-appointed mediators. These changes also remove requirements that attorneys sign mediated settlement agreements…
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