Certified family financial mediator and attorney with 21 years of experience. A private, structured alternative to litigation for families in coastal North Carolina.
About Melissa
Melissa Wright has worked with North Carolina families for more than two decades on divorce, custody, and conflict resolution. As a certified family financial mediator and court-appointed parenting coordinator, she combines legal precision with careful attention to the circumstances behind each matter.
A member of the NCAWA Coastal Women Attorneys Chapter and a repeat Legal Elite honoree, her practice is grounded in a straightforward principle: most families are better served by resolution than by litigation.
Services
Every matter is different. Three primary services, each structured to keep decision-making with the family rather than the court.
Certified family financial mediation to help separating or divorcing couples reach fair, durable agreements outside the courtroom, with privacy preserved throughout the process.
Learn MoreCourt-appointed parenting coordination focused on improving communication, reducing conflict, and keeping children's interests central to decision-making.
Learn MoreA team-based process that keeps decision-making with the family rather than the court, structured to minimize conflict and preserve working relationships over time.
Learn More"My goal is always a resolution that lets families move forward with confidence, clarity, and as much peace as possible."
Melissa D. Wright · Attorney & Certified Mediator
The Process
Each engagement begins with understanding your circumstances. From the initial conversation through the final agreement, the process is structured to be clear, manageable, and focused on durable outcomes.
A confidential conversation about your situation, goals, and which process best suits your family's needs.
We agree on the right process — mediation, parenting coordination, or collaborative — and map out a clear path.
Methodical sessions that address issues at a pace all parties can manage, with a neutral professional guiding the discussion.
A legally sound, documented agreement providing the clarity needed to move forward.
Get in Touch
An initial call is confidential and without obligation — an opportunity to discuss your circumstances and determine whether our work together is a fit.