The latest posts for Adoption are listed below.
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Adoption I want my spouse to adopt my child. Does the other parent have to agree? If the other parent’s parental rights have not been terminated, he or she would have to consent to the child being adopted. If the parental rights have been terminated consent from that parent is no longer required. See below for info on the TPR process. Does my child have to consent to be adopted? Only if he or she ...
The latest posts for Alimony are listed below.
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Back-to-school season brings many emotions. Excitement, nervousness, and dread for some. If you are a single parent of a minor child this time of year it may also bring about conflict and confrontation with the other parent. Keep the following tips in mind as you enter this school year and try to resolve small issues before they multiply and you wind up in a courtroom. TALK IT OUT! Try to get ...
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Am I entitled to receive alimony? To receive alimony you must prove that you are the dependent spouse, that the other party is the supporting spouse, and that the other party has the ability to pay. How long will I have to pay? The duration is completely in the judge's discretion. In making the determination, the judge will consider a number of factors such as the length of the marriage, the ...
The latest posts for Child Custody are listed below.
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I think my loved one needs day-to-day assistance, but is she incompetent? An incompetent adult is one who “lacks sufficient capacity to manage the adult’s own affairs or to make or communicate important decisions concerning the adult’s person, family, or property, whether the lack of capacity is due to mental illness, mental retardation, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, inebriety, senility, ...
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Back-to-school season brings many emotions. Excitement, nervousness, and dread for some. If you are a single parent of a minor child this time of year it may also bring about conflict and confrontation with the other parent. Keep the following tips in mind as you enter this school year and try to resolve small issues before they multiply and you wind up in a courtroom. TALK IT OUT! Try to get ...
The latest posts for Civil Litigation are listed below.
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An extremely effective, but often underutilized litigation tool in North Carolina is the order of attachment. Attachment has particular applicability to the racing industry due to the nomadic nature of the sport and its participants. Though attachment can often bear fruit early in litigation and lead to prompt recovery by creditors, it is also a remedy that should not be undertaken lightly. ...
The latest posts for Family Court are listed below.
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What issues can be mediated? Child custody, child support, equitable distribution of property, post-separation support and alimony can all be addressed. Who is the mediator? Usually the mediator is an attorney who is actively practicing family law in your area. Who will be there? Both parties, both attorneys, and the mediator. The mediator will typically request that parties come alone (meaning no ...
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Trials are stressful - especially for clients who have never testified or been in a courtroom before. Below is some information to help you prepare. Please note that this information specifically applies to family court in Iredell County. Be on time! Your attorney will tell you what time to be in court. You may be the first case scheduled for the day or you may be a backup to an earlier case, but ...
The latest posts for FAQ are listed below.
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Am I entitled to receive alimony? To receive alimony you must prove that you are the dependent spouse, that the other party is the supporting spouse, and that the other party has the ability to pay. How long will I have to pay? The duration is completely in the judge's discretion. In making the determination, the judge will consider a number of factors such as the length of the marriage, the ...
The latest posts for Guardianship are listed below.
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I think my loved one needs day-to-day assistance, but is she incompetent? An incompetent adult is one who “lacks sufficient capacity to manage the adult’s own affairs or to make or communicate important decisions concerning the adult’s person, family, or property, whether the lack of capacity is due to mental illness, mental retardation, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, inebriety, senility, ...
The latest posts for Mediation are listed below.
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What issues can be mediated? Child custody, child support, equitable distribution of property, post-separation support and alimony can all be addressed. Who is the mediator? Usually the mediator is an attorney who is actively practicing family law in your area. Who will be there? Both parties, both attorneys, and the mediator. The mediator will typically request that parties come alone (meaning no ...
The latest posts for Motorsports are listed below.
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An extremely effective, but often underutilized litigation tool in North Carolina is the order of attachment. Attachment has particular applicability to the racing industry due to the nomadic nature of the sport and its participants. Though attachment can often bear fruit early in litigation and lead to prompt recovery by creditors, it is also a remedy that should not be undertaken lightly. ...
The latest posts for Post-Separation Support are listed below.
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Back-to-school season brings many emotions. Excitement, nervousness, and dread for some. If you are a single parent of a minor child this time of year it may also bring about conflict and confrontation with the other parent. Keep the following tips in mind as you enter this school year and try to resolve small issues before they multiply and you wind up in a courtroom. TALK IT OUT! Try to get ...
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Am I entitled to receive alimony? To receive alimony you must prove that you are the dependent spouse, that the other party is the supporting spouse, and that the other party has the ability to pay. How long will I have to pay? The duration is completely in the judge's discretion. In making the determination, the judge will consider a number of factors such as the length of the marriage, the ...
The latest posts for Termination of Parental Rights are listed below.
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Adoption I want my spouse to adopt my child. Does the other parent have to agree? If the other parent’s parental rights have not been terminated, he or she would have to consent to the child being adopted. If the parental rights have been terminated consent from that parent is no longer required. See below for info on the TPR process. Does my child have to consent to be adopted? Only if he or she ...
