What Not To Do In Court

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...

Courtroom Procedure in Family Court

Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 After many conversations with clients over the years, I discovered that not only the law is a mystery to most people, but so is courtroom procedure in family court.   Most people’s expectation about what happens in court is...

When Can a Child Decide Custody?

Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 When can a child decide custody? Rather than making you read more and then giving you the answer later, I’ve decided just to say it up front: under North Carolina law a child almost never has the final legal say as to which...

No Fault Divorce in North Carolina

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Raleigh Divorce: Four Steps

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Raleigh Divorce: preserve your rights

Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Preserve Your Rights in Your Raleigh Divorce If you are thinking about divorcing or are going through a divorce in Raleigh or Wake County, NC this article is very important, so please read it carefully. The law in North Carolina is...