January 27 2025
Divorce mediation: you only get one shot, make it work!
Here is how I prepare for mediation in 5 simple steps. Most times this process takes me between 2 to 5 (billable) hours depending on the complexity of the case.
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January 23 2025
Division of marital property in a divorce settlement
Division of marital property in divorce does not need to be like a game of chess!
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January 20 2025
Pensions and Divorce.
A pension is a retirement plan sponsored by an employer.
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December 17 2024
What to do when a North Carolina family court judge does not rule after a hearing.
The NC Court Of Appeals addressed this issue today in a matter from Lincoln County titled Ludack v Ludack.
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December 11 2024
Can a mandatory arbitration clause in a contract shorten the statutory period for making a claim?
This issue was addressed by South Carolina Supreme Court today in a contract dispute arising from Richland County in the matter of Huskins, Huskins v Mungo Homes. Plaintiff's had sued Mungo Homes regarding a home purchase.
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December 10 2024
Calculating alimony in South and North Carolina
alimony statutes create more confusion than guidance.
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December 03 2024
Two reported Family Law cases from NC Court of Appeals address issues of Venue and Custody.
These two cases did not beak any new legal ground and both point to the clear need for trial lawyers to mindful of what is contained in their pleadings and to clearly preserve the record for appeal.
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November 20 2024
When can a Family Court Judge seek an opinion from a Guardian ad Litem regarding a custody decision?
Today the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a decision in a custody case from York County, overruling the court of appeals.
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November 07 2024
Is your client ready for their domestic relations mediation?
Sometimes we, the lawyers, are ready for mediation, but our client is not.
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October 22 2024
What is the value of my high end flat screen TV in a divorce?
I recently went though something very similar involving the probate of my families' estate in Philadelphia.
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