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Millions of people across America are feeling the impact of the first government shutdown in 17 years, and for some, it’s not just the economic blow of a work furlough that’s causing the damage. Sadly, the shutdown may also be endangering victims of domestic violence by limiting the services available…

There’s no getting around the truth – divorce hurts. Even the most stable and emotionally secure people can experience significant emotional turmoil after a split. But the problem becomes even more complex when children are involved. Parents love their children. We frequently hear parents say that protecting their kids is paramount during…

There has been much attention during the past year about the rise in gray divorces – those splits that occur among couples in their 50s or older. The spike in midlife divorce rates also has sparked concerns among separating couples about retirement. Will they have to delay retirement once the…

You see it in the movies all the time. Husband thinks wife is cheating; he hires a private investigator to follow her around to catch her in the act. But today, couples don’t necessarily need a personal Sherlock Holmes to discover their spouse’s indiscretions. Vast amounts of incriminating data may be…

Divorces that arise from infidelity can be especially painful. Some people are entirely shocked when they learn that a spouse has cheated, but often divorce lawyers hear clients say that they suspected something was going on behind the scenes. People seeking divorce may wonder if it’s legal to seek proof…

Raleigh Attorney Charles Ullman, recognized for his expertise in family law, was a featured speaker at a National Business Institute continuing legal education seminar where he spoke about the issues of child custody in North Carolina. North Carolina Child Custody Issues Explained by a Board-Certified Family Law Attorney Ullman, a…

One of the biggest myths in American culture is that being single means being depressed and lonely. While that is certainly the case at times, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that being unmarried may be much better for your mental health than being with an unsupportive…

A legal debate over whether court documents in NASCAR CEO Brian France’s divorce should be made public ended last week when officials unsealed more than 3,000 records, the Washington Post reports. The documents revealed that Brian and Megan France, who ended their second marriage in 2008, argued over money and…

Spring is here, and wedding season is in full swing. Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life. But it can also be stressful for children of divorce who feel torn about how to make decisions involving parents and stepparents – and others who are involved…

Lawmakers have debated the issue of gun control since our nation’s inception. The Second Amendment allows citizens the right to bear arms, and in 2008 the U.S. Supreme Court decided in District of Columbia v. Heller that individuals may possess firearms for lawful purposes, such as self-defense. The Role of…