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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 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 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 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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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