Blog Posts in 2012
Posted on May 12, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
When people are about to go through a divorce , they have a plethora of questions on their minds. These questions may include: How long will the process take? Who will get custody of the kids? How ...
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Posted on May 5, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
More and more people are turning to divorce mediation in lieu of spending months or even years arguing to get family law matters resolved. This option can not only lead to a faster divorce settlement ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2012 By Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer
In most cases, a prenuptial agreement is very hard to dispute during a divorce . In the case of one Nebraska couple, however, the state's Supreme Court has ruled on behalf of the wife. The ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
News sources have reported that Cesar Milan's divorce has been finalized. Milan, known as the Dog Whisperer , recently went through the divorce process in California and documents related to the ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
News sources have issued reports that William Andrews, a former Atlanta Falcons player, has been arrested on charges of failure to make child support payments. The former NFL athlete was detained by ...
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Posted on Apr 7, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Did you know that there is a type of prenuptial agreement for couples that are unmarried? It is called a cohabitation agreement and it is growing in popularity. These types of agreements are popular ...
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Posted on Mar 31, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Are you curious about whether you qualify for an annulment? While each state has its own laws regarding annulment, they are based on some of the same principles. Unlike a religious annulment which ...
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Posted on Mar 24, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Relations between Russia and the United States have been strained due to an incident involving a woman and her adoptive son. A court in Tennessee has since ordered the woman to pay support for the ...
Continue reading "Courts Rule Adoptive Mother Must Pay Child Support For Boy She Sent Back To Russia" »
Posted on Mar 17, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
While many divorcing couples will eventually reach a settlement out of court, there are some that simply cannot agree when it comes to the terms of their divorce . In these cases, the matter will have ...
Continue reading "A Divorce Trial is Similar to Other Types of Trials" »
Posted on Mar 10, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Legislators in North Carolina are working to add an amendment to the state constitution. While its purpose is to prevent same-sex marriages from happening in the state, it could cause problems for ...
Continue reading "New Legislature may Complicate Domestic Violence Protections and Domestic Partnerships" »
Posted on Mar 3, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Getting a divorce? You are likely in the process of sorting your property from your spouse's property. What you may not be aware of is that benefits that you and/or your spouse receive may also be ...
Continue reading "Property Division and Retirement Benefits" »
Posted on Feb 25, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Once you have decided to seek a divorce from your spouse, there are certain things that must be done in order to file properly. It is important to understand the filing process and what is included in ...
Continue reading "Divorce: The Process and The Petition" »
Posted on Feb 18, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Before you sign a divorce settlement agreement, it is important to understand divorce, property division , and alimony laws in your state. By understanding the laws and speaking with a Raleigh family ...
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Posted on Feb 11, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Although no two divorces are exactly alike, there are similar issues that almost every divorcing couple needs to consider. By understanding what these are beforehand, your divorce can be processed ...
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Posted on Feb 4, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Are you considering emancipation from your parents? If so, you need to fully understand what emancipation means and how you can obtain this type of legal separation. If you are under the age of 18 you ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
A new play has hit the stage and it has many people talking. The production takes a common theme to an uncommon arena and attempts to make it hilarious. The show, entitled "Divorce Party the ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
While getting a divorce is never easier, it is even harder for your children. That is why you need to protect their needs and feelings during the divorce even when your own feelings have been hurt. ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Another Hollywood couple has called it quits after decades of marriage. According to numerous news outlets, a famous actor has finalized his divorce from his wife of thirty years. As per both ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
An online news source published their list of the five most shocking divorces of 2011. The top five included celebrities and a former governor, all of whom have some serious settlements to consider. ...
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