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Of all of the possible legal careers one can have, that of a family law attorney can be one the most fulfilling. Not only do you have the opportunity to make a good living, but you spend your life helping people navigate through some of the most challenging and difficult periods…

For far too many married couples, divorce is one of the hardest decisions to make. Whether the decision is mutual or one spouse becomes the catalyst for the life changing decision, divorce can be emotionally and financially painful. Often, a soon-to-be ex-husband or wife is left wondering, “What’s next?” Whether the…

Over the past few years, several of the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities – including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – have been criticized for their handling of sexual assault cases. It’s a problem that appears to be growing in America’s institutions of higher education, or…

People who have lived through a frightening ordeal that threatened or caused physical harm may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Long after the event or situation is over, a person with PTSD continues to feel overwhelming fear, shock, or panic that makes normal life impossible. PTSD is probably…

Instead of enjoying childhood, millions of school children today are spiraling into despair due to bullying. For some, like 11-year-old Michael Morones of North Carolina, the pain becomes too much to bear – and suicide seems like the only option. In January, Michael attempted suicide after peers bullied him for…

Adoption has changed drastically in the past 20 years. Not only are more domestic adoptions now handled in an open manner, but the Internet has come to play a role in almost every step of the adoption process. Positive Changes from the Web The Internet has had a powerful effect…

While many people think of the holidays as safe and festive, the reality for many people is often much harsher. Family stress increases during this busy season, and family court filings spike in North Carolina after the holidays. Family troubles combined with an uptick in alcohol consumption can result in domestic…

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they also can be very stressful. In fact, divorce filings usually increase right after the holidays. Follow these tips to keep from derailing your family fun: Control spending. While it is tempting to try to buy happiness, the truth is that more gifts do…

November is National Adoption Month, when many organizations and government agencies celebrate adoptive families and raise awareness of the need for more families to adopt children, particularly those in foster care. If you are considering adding a child to your family through adoption, you may be wondering what options are available…

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…