Follow up on Electronic Security and Privacy in Divorce This is a follow up on electronic security and privacy in divorce. Today, I follow up on electronic security and privacy issues that are simple to address. Whether your concern is a hacker or a prying former spouse, these steps should help protect your privacy. First, […]
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Parenting after divorce is very difficult on your child. Its important to know that your children will need help adjusting to their new life. Here are some tips I have found that benefit my clients in parenting. Your feelings matter too. Your marriage may have been over for years, but you will also have emotions
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Gray Divorce: Increasing at an alarming rate. Lincoln County has seen an influx of residents over the age of 50. Whether its the influx of communities centered at retirees, the desire to be closer to grandchildren, or lower North Carolina taxes, many individuals are relocating to our great county. With that, gray divorce has been
Electronic Security in Divorce and Privacy Concerns Electronic security in divorce and privacy are big issues in modern day divorce and custody suits. Spouses are using shared accounts and devices to access information that could be used at trial. More attorneys are sending electronic preservation letters to opposing parties to preserve your electronic accounts, text messages, emails,
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Basics in Equitable Distribution: Presumptions, Factors, and Interesting factors. Absent a separation agreement or settlement, North Carolina courts will decide what is a fair, reasonable, and equitable division of assets looks like. Typically, there is a presumption of an equal division of property between the properties. The courts may consider any factors that are outlined in
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Help your child develop critical coping skills during divorce The New York Times recently published an article on how parents can help their child develop coping skills during their divorce. The premise is not to excuse away negative emotions the child is experiencing, but rather work through their feelings. The article interviews child psychologists about
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Documentation is the key to Equitable Distribution Clients often ask what they need to be doing during for equitable distribution in North Carolina. My advice will always be to document, document, document. Want to make your divorce attorney very happy? Save these documents for Equitable Distrubtion from the date you separated until your case is resolved.
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Never just pay the ticket online without talking to a lawyer first. Often, an officer will point to the back of the ticket with the instructions on how to pay the ticket online. Don’t. Traffic tickets can result in an insurance increase or loss of your license. Hiring a lawyer is less expensive than you think.
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Motion to Modify Child Support and Custody are required in North Carolina New case law establishes that a motion to modify must be filed prior to modifying any permanent order of the court. This effects child support modification. Here are a few things you should know: How a Child Support or Custody Order becomes Permanent:
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More and more, personalities of the parties is a major factor in dragging out court proceedings, reaching a reasonable settlement, and/or increasing attorney fee cost. High conflict personalities are often characterized by the following: Preoccupation with blaming others Inability to accept responsibility for one’s own actions Uncontrollable negative emotions Personal based attacks Triggering conflicts with
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