As a Cary Divorce Attorney, I consider myself a valuable resource for my clients. This means that not only should I be able to counsel them on their particular case and the law as it applies to them, but I should also be able to spot other potential issues and refer them to other attorneys …
Collaborative Divorce – Is it right for you?
I have been an advocate of the collaborative method of resolving divorces ever since I practiced in Florida. As a graduate of a law school (Ohio State) that has a top dispute resolution program, I developed a keen awareness that litigation is not always the best way to resolve a dispute – especially a divorce. …
How do you decide who moves?
If you live in North Carolina and are thinking about divorce, you probably know that if you want a divorce, you have to separate from your spouse for at least a year. Unfortunately, it’s the separating part that is tough. Legally speaking, you could request a divorce from bed & board, or if there is …
What about the Health Insurance?
A common problem in many divorce cases, especially where only one spouse is employed, is the issue of health insurance. In Florida, as soon as a Divorce Petition is filed, neither spouse is allowed to remove the other from their health insurance policy. However, in North Carolina, there is no such limitation. This poses a …
Do you need a custody evaluation?
Just attended a great presentation on Custody Evaluations by J. Albert Clyburn – a Wilmington Divorce Lawyer. Some of the important notes that you need to consider if your attorney recommends a custody evaluation include: Does your case warrant a custody evaluation – Are you and your spouse on speaking terms? Is there evidence of …
Family Law Meetings in Charleston
Tomorrow my wife and I are headed to the annual family law meeting for the North Carolina Bar. This year the event is being held in Charleston, South Carolina and the title of the event is “In the Trenches: Understanding and Preparing for Custody Litigation. I’m hoping I’ll learn something while I am there, but …
New Information About Collaborative Law
I’ve recently posted a new section to my website about collaborative law. Attorneys fall into two camps when it comes to collaborative law – those that think it is the best thing since sliced bread, and the old school litigators who think it is a waste of time. I won’t go so far to say …