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Schools are back in session in Wake County and the rest of North Carolina. For divorced parents, that often means returning to a complicated schedule of who’s doing the afternoon pick-ups and morning drop-offs, going to orientation, chaperoning field trips and all of the other activities that come with having…

Going through a divorce is definitely a stressful situation. However, when child custody is involved, your stress level can multiply. Confronting the fear of losing custody of your child is a true nightmare. Parents must consider the possibility of losing precious time in their child’s life and missing out on the…

A recent Wall Street Journal article discussed a niche form of law practice tailored specifically to men who are going through a divorce. These “divorce for dads” law firms focus on helping husbands through divorce proceedings under the premise that men are generally at a disadvantage when it comes to child custody, financial…

Does your divorce lawyer sound like he’s speaking a foreign language? Surveys have shown that many clients report feeling intimidated by their attorneys because they discuss their cases using technical terms that don’t make sense. This is called legalese – and it can prevent you from getting the services you…

A new report from the North Carolina Department of Justice reveals that more than 100 people were killed in domestic violence disputes across the state last year. Specifically, there were 106 domestic-violence-related homicides in 2011. Mecklenburg County had the highest number of murders attributed to abuse, followed by Durham, Guilford,…

For years divorce lawyers have cautioned clients about the dangers of using social media sites like Facebook to complain about their spouses. Although the reasons for those warnings should be obvious in our Web-centric society, not everybody is heeding the advice. A new British study reports that Facebook played a…

Television networks have been making millions from reality shows aimed at helping people find love. Now, executives are eyeing a new concept: made-for-TV divorce. An entrepreneur from the Netherlands is courting American hotels, law firms and production companies to create a new TV show that will assist couples in getting a…

If you’re separated or contemplating a divorce in North Carolina, you’re likely struggling with complex feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, depression and fear about what the future holds. When you make an appointment with a divorce lawyer, you come looking for answers to those questions. A good attorney will advise you…

Over the years, the news media have focused on fathers who make – or don’t make – their court-ordered child support payments. While historically dads have been responsible for providing child support, a recent report of American lawyers says the gender scales are tipping when it comes to the financial obligations of…

Parting couples who have children often express the same concern when they meet with their N.C. divorce lawyers for the first time: “Who gets the kids? How often am I going to get to see them?” There is no standard answer to these questions. Many pieces of information must be considered when…