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Posted on Dec 31, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
One of the newest stars of reality TV is certain to provide some juicy story lines for the viewing public. She is in the process of divorcing her husband but will not be seeking child support from ...
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Posted on Dec 24, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
While many couples don't even think about signing a prenuptial agreement , this type of document is recommended for couples that marry during their later years. When you decide to get married ...
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Posted on Dec 17, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
There are times when establishing paternity is a struggle. In these cases, either parent can petition the court to have a DNA test conducted in order to confirm or deny paternity. This is done by ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Does it seem that most courts are apt to give child custody to mothers over fathers? While this has been true in the past, the paradigm is slowly shifting due to fathers' rights . Over the past ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Did you know that as a grandparent, you can ask for visitation rights? Depending on what state you reside in and your relationship with the child, it is possible to petition the court to demand ...
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Posted on Nov 26, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Are you contemplating divorce ? If you are like most people in this situation, you may still be uncertain as to whether you actually do want to separate from your partner or not. It is not uncommon to ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Are you in the process of divorce ? Have you been fighting recently with your spouse? If so, you need to be careful to avoid something called parental alienation. Sure, every divorce is bound to bring ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
The process of absolute divorce is actually quite simple. You and/or your spouse can file a petition of divorce with the clerk of your local court. After waiting the amount of time specified by your ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
A paternity test can be ordered by either party in a relationship, but it is often used by women to obtain child support while raising their children. In every state, welfare offices can also petition ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Are you considering divorce but don't want to spend money on legal counsel? While you could attempt to navigate the tricky legal waters of divorce, you may wind up with a divorce settlement that ...
Continue reading "Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Lawyer Outweigh the Costs" »
Posted on Oct 22, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a way of resolving legal disputes outside of the court system. Many courts often require some form of alternative dispute resolution before cases can be heard, ...
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Posted on Oct 15, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
While there are some men who get women pregnant, only to disappear forever, there are those who want to be an active part in their children's lives. However, it is not always easy to obtain the ...
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Posted on Oct 8, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
If you have been married a short amount of time and find that your marriage is not working, you may be considering an annulment opposed to a divorce . Before you make a final decision, you should ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Has your partner been physically hurting you? Do you feel like he/she is always playing mind games in an attempt to control you? If so, you may be a victim of domestic violence . This term applies to ...
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Posted on Sep 24, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
In the state of North Carolina, there is a massive debate over the right to allow same-sex marriage. While the Senate just voted to put a ban on same-sex marriage on the next ballot, an equality ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Are you a father that is currently in the middle of a divorce in North Carolina? If so, there are two important things to do during this difficult time. First things first, hire a Raleigh family law ...
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Posted on Sep 10, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Depending on what state you call home, you may have to prove certain circumstances in order to successfully obtain a divorce . In the state of North Carolina, for example, there are different grounds ...
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Posted on Sep 3, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
As more and more couples are relying on mediation to through their divorces, some are also using post-divorce mediation to make the transition easier. Rather than relying on each other to speak to one ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Are you contemplating divorce , but aren't sure that you actually want to file just yet? If so, you may want to consider signing a separation agreement first. This is a legally binding document ...
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Posted on Aug 20, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
After peaking in the 1980s, the divorce rate has been slowly declining in the United States, despite public opinion that most marriages end in divorce these days. Research conducted by one University ...
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Posted on Aug 13, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Even if you do not always have the money to make your child support payments, you are required by law to do so. Parents who are negligent when paying support risk not only harming their children, but ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Dealing with divorce is never easy for two adults, so imagine how difficult it can be for the children involved. That is why the legal system works hard to ensure that no matter the circumstances of ...
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Posted on Jul 30, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Although more women are reporting domestic violence than ever before, three women are killed in this country every day at the hands of a loved one. According to a well publicized survey, 1,247 women ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Although there are always hurt feelings in a divorce , it is better to ask for an uncontested divorce , when possible, if you are looking to terminate your marriage quickly. Rather than arguing over ...
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Posted on Jul 16, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
When a husband and wife divorce , one party may ask the other for alimony or spousal support for a certain period of time. In some states, couples that have lived together but were not married can ...
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