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The Separation Agreement
What is a separation agreement in North Carolina?
Wake County Family Court Rules – In Plain English
Local Law: The Wake County Local Rules The local rules for every county in North Carolina can be found online: http://www.nccourts.org/Courts/CRS/Policies/LocalRules/ These local rules are important. They must be followed. Local rules cover issues of the...
Presumption of Joint Custody?
Joint Custody Joint custody as a place where judges start their analysis has not been the law of North Carolina. In fact, for many decades in North Carolina, the standard that judges use in a custody cased is the "best interest of the child." In other words, the...
North Carolina is Not Alone in Alienation of Affections Cases
The number of states with laws on alienation of affections and criminal conversation can be counted on one had. North Carolina is one of them. Family law cases usually are not the subject of media reports. Alienation of affection of affection is.... mainly because...
Understanding and Accepting Conflict
Most people don't like conflict. In fact, I think most people look for ways to reduce conflict in their lives. The entire point of mediation is to resolve conflict. That is also the societal basis for our civil court system. The courts give a forum to...
You Can Do it
As the year winds to a close I have become somewhat philosophical in my view of 2017. From the politics to the cases, it has been an interesting year in deed. As we look to the new year remember this, from the late John Wooden: Don't let what you can't do...
