by Scott Allen | Apr 16, 2013 | Family Law, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 I ask this question all the time of my clients: “What is important to you?” After all, it is the client’s situation, the client’s money, and the client’s future wellbeing at stake. If I don’t...
by Scott Allen | Mar 23, 2013 | Family Law, Family Law Library, Wake County Family Court
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 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...
by Scott Allen | Mar 22, 2013 | Family Law, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 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...
by Scott Allen | Nov 2, 2012 | Family Law, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 I have seen many people try to represent themselves in Wake County Family Court, most don’t do a very good job at it. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some general guidelines. I hope they help: You will be expected to know the...
by Scott Allen | Nov 1, 2012 | Family Law, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 I get lots of calls from potential divorce and family law clients who have, for one reason or another, waited until the last minute to hire a lawyer. By last minute I mean they have waited until a week or two (or less) before an...
by Scott Allen | Oct 31, 2012 | Family Law, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 I have seen all these things I’ve listed below. Let them be amusement for the wise and words of caution to the foolish: Don’t carry alcohol with you. Don’t ask for a break from your hearing saying you need to run...
