Barri Payne is a Durham lawyer who is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Certified Family Financial Mediator. Near Duke Hospital and Duke University campus, her law office is especially convenient to the doctors, nurses, academicians, and grad students employed and attending there.
Barri is a strong and ethical advocate for divorcing parents and children and considers the entire family unit to the greatest extent possible, especially as a mediator.She emphasizes minimizing conflict and helping clients to move through divorce as quickly and easily as possible so that clients can move toward happier futures.
Barri is a strong and ethical advocate for divorcing parents and children and considers the entire family unit to the greatest extent possible, especially as a mediator.She emphasizes minimizing conflict and helping clients to move through divorce as quickly and easily as possible so that clients can move toward happier futures.
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Prior to 2013, Barri practiced for twelve years as a founding partner in the firm Brock, Payne & Meece, P.A. She opened her solo law and mediation practice that year. Barri is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and is certified as a Family Financial Mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission, a branch of the North Carolina Court System.
Many family law cases, such as divorces and adoptions, are more than just the filing of legal documents, they are major life changes. As relationships in your life become redefined, there is so much to think about and the decisions that you make as part of your legal proceedings will have a major impact on the rest of your life.
Unfortunately recent statistics show that more than half of first marriages end in divorce within the first 10 years. Statistics are higher for second marriages.
While no one plans to get a divorce and often great effort is given to avoid it, unfortunately there are those circumstances where divorce is inevitable and may be even necessary to get out of an unsafe or unhealthy relationship where there is domestic violence, substance abuse, mental or psychological abuse.As a result, governments nationwide have responded by setting up specialized courts to fairly and efficiently deal with family law matters.
While no one plans to get a divorce and often great effort is given to avoid it, unfortunately there are those circumstances where divorce is inevitable and may be even necessary to get out of an unsafe or unhealthy relationship where there is domestic violence, substance abuse, mental or psychological abuse.As a result, governments nationwide have responded by setting up specialized courts to fairly and efficiently deal with family law matters.
Often the best way to resolve the issues arising from a separation and divorce is through a contract called a "Separation Agreement" or if it is a comprehensive document resolving all marital property issues: a "Separation and Property Settlement Agreement."
The terms of the Agreement can cover everything from child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property and debts, tax issues and miscellaneous issues such as life or medical insurance.Sometimes spouses can negotiate all or part of these terms between them and have an attorney simply draft the terms into a formal contract.
The terms of the Agreement can cover everything from child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property and debts, tax issues and miscellaneous issues such as life or medical insurance.Sometimes spouses can negotiate all or part of these terms between them and have an attorney simply draft the terms into a formal contract.
Barri Payne is a Board Certified Specialist in Family law with vast experience in helping clients to take a careful and planned approach to dividing their marital property and debts. Her experience as a certified family financial mediator has provided considerable extra benefit to her clients in considering how to split marital assets and debts.
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Raymond Evans
Feb 02, 2022
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Rhonda Faircloth
Nov 11, 2021
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Lu C.
Dec 24, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Barri was extremely pleasant to work with, she was very helpful with my prenup. Communication was quick and easy. Not only is she passionate, treats you like her only client, but she also gets the job done quickly and effectively to your satisfaction.
Barri was extremely pleasant to work with, she was very helpful with my prenup. Communication was quick and easy. Not only is she passionate, treats you like her only client, but she also gets the job done quickly and effectively to your satisfaction.
Sherry Nichols
Oct 19, 2020
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Trevor Cox
Jul 30, 2020
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Jul 30, 2020
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Becky Link
Dec 20, 2017
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I would highly recommend the services of Barri Payne. She did so much to help me overcome a situation of great difficulty. Barri was very attentive to my needs and she was a great advocate for my rights. Her response time to my emails and calls was timely and expedient. If you are seeking a lawyer that is compassionate, knowledgeable and responsible, Barri would be a powerful and wonderful choice.
In addition, Barri has a highly qualified paralegal, Elizabeth Evans, who is fantastic. I appreciate both of them and feel fortunate to have had their guidance and representation.
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In addition, Barri has a highly qualified paralegal, Elizabeth Evans, who is fantastic. I appreciate both of them and feel fortunate to have had their guidance and representation.
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Carol W.
Sep 28, 2017
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I'm an attorney practicing since 1999. I chose Mrs. Payne to handle my separation and divorce proceedings. She was very easy to talk to about very difficult terms of my separation agreement, which is important at the beginning of one of the most trying times of my life. She handled everything, from drafting, filing, and dealing with my spouse’s legal counsel. When it came to the divorce, I didn’t have to do anything, she handled it all. She works electronically, so we had very few face to face meetings. She was compassionate, empathetic, competent, and dependable. That is what I needed and
Eric Gabriel
Aug 06, 2015
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At the point when I came to Barri, I was going through a separation/divorce that I didn't want and had tried my human best to avoid. But having initially believed that we could handle our situation without 'getting attorneys involved', I was so overwhelmed by my circumstances and emotions I came to believe that I needed the advice of an attorney to make sure that our circumstances were addressed in a manner that best met the needs of my son and me. I asked around and received responses ranging from: "She's easy to work with and reasonable," to "Barri's your attorney? You'll be fine, don't worry
