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// by James Hart, Esq.
I didn’t realize until I had moved to North Carolina and reopened my family law practice here just how many meanings there are to the word mediation. Lets start with a basic definition – a mediation is a form of non-binding dispute resolution where the parties meet with a neutral mediator to help them resolve …
What is Divorce Mediation – Does the North Carolina method work?Read More
// by James Hart, Esq.
This is the last in a series of blog posts I have written during the past several weeks on how to prepare for divorce and separation. Today’s tip focuses on the practical – be on your best behavior while going through the middle of a divorce. Whether you are considering a collaborative divorce, or a …
// by James Hart, Esq.
This is the second to last in a series of tips for individuals who are considering separating from their spouse, and ultimately, divorcing them. Many of the steps that I have provided in this series are geared toward preparing you for litigating your case, but I need to stress that I believe strongly in keeping …
// by James Hart, Esq.
Today’s divorce tip involves a commonly asked question, especially in North Carolina – Who moves? I encourage all of my clients to at least consider the possibility of a collaborative divorce, and if you go that route, this is one of the many issues that can get worked out during the “four-way” meetings that are …
// by James Hart, Esq.
One of the biggest mistakes I see divorcing couples make is piling on additional debt after they separate, thinking that their spouse is responsible for one-half of this new debt. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. In North Carolina, the courts will look at the amount of debt you, as a couple, have incurred …
How to prepare for divorce tip #10: Avoid additional Debt of Major PurchasesRead More
// by James Hart, Esq.
From time to time I meet with other Collaborative Divorce Attorneys that I recommend. Why do I recommend my competition you might ask? Because for starters – what goes around comes around. Second, collaborative divorce is a new and emerging practice area, and frankly, there aren’t that many of us out there. In order for …
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// by James Hart, Esq.
This is the ninth in a series of tips about what you should do to prepare for a divorce or separation. I believe strongly in the collaborative divorce process, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t prepare for the worst. I was a boy scout, and our motto was “be prepared”. If you are considering …
How to prepare for divorce tip #9: Credit Cards and Lines of CreditRead More
// by James Hart, Esq.
This is Tip #8 of a series of articles on how to prepare yourself for divorce. Today’s tip assumes that you already have been able to gather all of the financial statements for your marital accounts, and at least make copies of those statements. Now, your job is to determine what to do with all …
How to prepare for divorce tip #8: Assess Your Financial SituationRead More