Allen & Spence Blog
Why You Need a Plan for your North Carolina Divorce
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” ― Abraham Lincoln “Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a...
Courtroom Decorum for Your Raleigh Divorce
Although television my have you believe something different, in reality the courtroom is a place of tradition and rules. The tradition and rules exist to create an environment of solemnity and gravity where important issues can be decided. Behavior...
Getting Help with Your Wake County Divorce
Wake County has a family court system and a set of family court rules. In addition to the local county rules, there is statutory law and case-law that applies to every family court case in North Carolin. If you represent yourself you are expected to...
Personal Property and Equitable Distribution in North Carolina
"It's not fair," the client says. "It's the law," responds the attorney. There are certain truisms when it comes to personal property and the equitable distribution process in North Carolina: Judges do not like to spend court time valuing and dividing up...
When Things Go Right
Family law can be a tough profession. Emotions run high. There's a lot at stake for every client. It's really an amazing feeling when a client is pleased enough to send a gift to our office. Thank you.
Credibility and Honesty in the Courtroom
I heard this the other day and I thought I'd pass it on to you: "in the courtroom you have credibility one time." What does that mean? It's simple. If you as a witness in court or a party lie to the court or allow a misimpression to form, you will...
