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Posted on May 22, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm, PLLC
Parents who choose to file for a divorce are given varying options for how to handle the situation for their children. This means that they are given an option between joint or shared custody, in ...
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Posted on Apr 17, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm, PLLC
Adoption can be a joy to every family who is given the opportunity to take in a child who needs a home; though every adoptive parent's nightmare is the fact that something may take their new child ...
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Posted on Apr 9, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm, PLLC
If you are considering a divorce as a parent, you may be concerned as to how the court determines the extent of child support after the spilt. There are many very important factors that will be taken ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm
According to the North Carolina family law code, the court has the right to appoint a parenting coordinator during any child custody cases that involve minor children. In order to do this, all parties ...
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Posted on Mar 21, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm, PLLC
With half of marriages coming to an end, there are about 1.5 million children annually who experience their parents going through a divorce. At the time of the split it feels as though their world may ...
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Posted on Feb 25, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm, PLLC
Alcohol in of itself is not a bad thing as it can be used to celebrate life events, take a load off at the end of a rough week, or to add a touch of romance to your night with the one you love. ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm, PLLC
When it comes to the topic of divorce, many people would agree that it is not beneficial for the children to have their parents' live separate lives. However, there are some cases in which this ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm, PLLC
With so many families today filing for a divorce, it won't be a complete shocker to your children when they hear that a divorce is happening. It may; however, shock them when they realize that ...
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Posted on Jan 2, 2013 By Hopper Law Firm
Going through a divorce can be a very difficult time for you and your family, especially in the event that you have young children and you are sharing child custody in some way. It is not uncommon for ...
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Posted on Oct 9, 2012 By Hopper Law Firm
If you and your ex-spouse have joint custody of the kids, you will have to figure out how you are going to work out a sharing schedule. If your child is in school, chances are that one parent will ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2012 By Hopper Law Firm
If you are getting a divorce, then you may want to think about your financial knowledge. Divorce involves a lot of money matters, and if you aren’t prepared you might find yourself in a pickle. ...
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Posted on Aug 29, 2012 By Hopper Law Firm
When you assume the responsibility of a parent, the government expects you to care for your children. This means providing food, clothing, hygiene, shelter, and all the other necessities for survival. ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2012 By Hopper Law Firm
When you have dangerous pets in your home and near your baby, it can create a clear and present danger. For 10-year-old Charlotte Ponce, her parents’ alleged negligence lost her part of her ...
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Posted on May 26, 2012 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
Researchers at the University of Maryland have discovered a new test that will establish paternity while the baby is still in gestation. This blood test is unique in that it only requires a sample of ...
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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 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 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 few ...
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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 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 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 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 Jun 25, 2011 By Raleigh Family Lawyer
There is a new movement in America and it is targeting dads across the country. The fathers' rights movement has both male and female supporters, and it is growing day by day. Most of the ...
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Posted on May 14, 2011 By Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
Maria Shriver has reportedly been contemplating divorce from her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger for the past few years since 2009. As a both high-profile and high net-worth couple, a divorce between ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2011 By Raleigh Divorce Attorney
In almost every divorce there are usually varying amounts of assets, properties, and belongings that are acquired during the course of the marriage, and must be divided between the spouses. This ...
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