Equitable Distribution- Separate Property
As we previously discussed Equitable Distribution involves three types off property categories: Separate, Divisible and Marital. Today we will touch briefly own “Separate property”. Separate property...
View ArticleEquitable Distribution- Divisible Property
Ok ok, yes I was away from the Blog a few days. Despite my best efforts at planning for updates while on a 5 day trial schedule. My apologies, but I am back. Our recent series is about Equitable...
View ArticleCan Your Attorney Explain What A Record Player Is?
This weekend I was in Raleigh with my 11 year old daughter. While trolling one of my favorite stores (Edward McKay Used Books) we ran across a record player. My daughter looked at it mystified and then...
View ArticleDo I Need A Last Will And Testament?
I get this question often. Friends, acquaintances and clients often ask me about the need for a Will. In general my answer is always, YES you need a Will. Unless you are a living a life of poverty (by...
View ArticleMilitary Divorce Issues
Sadly the divorce rate among members of the various branches of the United States Military is on the rise. This is not surprising to me. Military families not only have the normal issues that all...
View ArticleEquitable Distribution Inventory Affidavit (EDIA)
One of the more daunting aspects of an Equitable Distribution case is the inventory of the marital estate. One way this is done, (and each district has their own rules), is to have each party complete...
View ArticleTERMINATING CHILD SUPPORT
Well it is that time of year again…graduation time. Often around this time of year I get calls from clients wishing to terminate their child support obligation. Many time clients call and tell me they...
View ArticlePut That Drink Down….Custody and Monitoring
Do you believe your child’s other parent drinks too much? Can you bring evidence of this behavior to the Court’s attention? You bet you can! The result of demonstrating to the Court’s satisfaction that...
View ArticleSpecial Needs Trusts.
If you are caring for an elderly parent,a child who has some type of disability or a friend who has a debilitating disease, then you might want to think about a Special Needs Trust. Special Needs...
View ArticleThree Simple Documents You Must Have
There are three documents which everyone needs regardless of your situation. When talking to individuals, and sometimes couples about Estate Planning, at the very least at the end of the conversation I...
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