The most common types of ADR for civil cases are neutral evaluation, mediation, arbitration, and settlement conferences. All of these are designed to… Read More
Any of us with children knows how hard it is to co-parent with our spouse or partner in an intact relationship. It is… Read More
Did you know that over half of all divorces result from low-conflict relationships? This may seem surprising, but it’s true. When a marriage… Read More
Parties unfamiliar with the legal system shudder at the thought of seeing their life in its most personal context, displayed on a witness stand… Read More
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina recently granted a motion filed by the standing Chapter 13 Trustee… Read More
In recent years, the term “narcissism” has become a common topic of discussion between divorce lawyers and their clients. Now more than ever,… Read More
Unfortunately, most teachers have witnessed the unintended consequences of protracted child custody cases and the enormous pitfalls that result when schools are forced… Read More
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a court-ordered payment that one former spouse makes to the other after a divorce or separation. Read More
This article will go through some helpful tips on approaching the topic of a prenup. This is one of the most challenging conversations… Read More
Who Has to Pay Child Support? In North Carolina, the biological or adoptive parents are almost always on the hook for child support. Read More
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