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  • 2023
    • July
      • Mistakes to Avoid After Divorce
    • June
      • The Ins and Outs of Getting Sole Custody in North Carolina
  • 2021
    • February
      • Chinese Court Orders Man to Pay Ex-wife $7,700 for Housework in Landmark Divorce Case
  • 2016
    • November
      • Same-Sex Couple Sues NC, Changes Birth Certificate Policy
    • September
      • Hopper Law Firm, PLLC Merges With Wake Legal & Associates
    • August
      • Does Being a Sperm Donor Mean That You Are a Dad?
    • July
      • Tips for Winning Custody of your Child
    • May
      • What Should My Separation Agreement Include?
    • April
      • Check Out Our New Raleigh Divorce Law Firm Office Location!
      • Connect with Our Firm: Hopper Law Firm, PLLC
    • February
      • Red Flags When Purchasing a Business
      • Common Yet Unfamiliar Divorce Court Terms
    • January
      • Steps to Successfully File for Divorce in 2016
  • 2015
    • July
      • Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Could Bring in Millions of Tax Dollars
      • Understanding the Nature of Domestic Violence
      • Supreme Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
    • June
      • Avoiding a Fourth of July DUI
    • April
      • Results of North Carolina's "Booze It & Lose It" Campaign
    • March
      • Attorney Kevin Hopper Selected as a Top 100 Family Lawyer
      • Kevin P. Hopper, Esq. Awarded Client Distinction Award
  • 2014
    • June
      • What to Do If You Get Pulled Over by the Police
    • February
      • 14 Empowering Lessons People Have Learned from Their Divorce
      • Sperm Donor Ordered to Pay Child Support
    • January
      • Does Infidelity Affect a Divorce Case in Raleigh?
      • Alternatives to a Litigated Divorce
      • Types of Alimony in North Carolina
      • What Are Grounds for Divorce in North Carolina?
  • 2013
    • December
      • Child Custody: Determining the Best Interests of the Child
      • Understanding Shoplifting Charges
      • How to Approach a Divorce Settlement
    • November
      • Holidays and the Decision to Divorce
      • Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Divorce
      • Five Ways to Get Out of a Traffic Ticket
      • Hundreds Arrested in North Carolina "Booze It & Lose It" Campaign
      • You Can Make a Happier Divorce Possible
      • How to Deal with an Unlawful Police Stop
      • Entry into Unlocked Cars Still Charged as Burglary
      • Getting the Help of Experts in Your Divorce
      • Can I Expunge a DUI in North Carolina?
    • October
      • How Do I Fight a DUI Conviction in Raleigh, NC?
      • Why Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer?
      • Prenuptial Agreements FAQ
      • Getting a Divorce? Here Are 5 Helpful Things to Know
      • What to Do About Child Custody If I Wasn't the Best of Parents Before?
    • September
      • Leading Cause of Divorce: It's Changed
      • Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Low-Level Drug Offenders
      • What Is Going to Happen with the House in a Divorce?
      • Divorce and Your Retirement: 4 Things to Avoid
    • August
      • What You Can Do If a Spouse Hides Assets from You During a Divorce
      • Supreme Court Changes How You Use Your Right to Remain Silent
      • Establishing Paternity in Raleigh
      • North Carolina Divorce FAQs: Alimony
      • When Do the Police Need a Search Warrant?
      • How Is Property Divided in a Divorce in North Carolina?
    • July
      • Understanding Mediation and Negotiation
      • Understanding Domestic Violence Criminal Charges
      • Spelling Out D-I-V-O-R-C-E for Your Children
      • Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Adoptive Parents in Native American Case
      • Safety Tips for Your Family This Fourth of July
    • June
      • Three Questions Your Children Will Ask When You Divorce
      • Questions to Ask Before Keeping the House
      • Fathers' Rights for Child Visitation and Custody
      • Supreme Court Rules DNA Can Be Collected at Arrest
    • May
      • Child Emancipation Basics
      • Difference between Joint & Shared Custody
      • Do Police Have the Right to Search My Trash?
      • Divorce and Your Children's College Funds
      • Protecting Your Assets in Divorce: Learning from Kim Kardashian
    • April
      • Divorce or Separation?
      • Divorce, Marital Property and Your Wedding Ring
      • Calculating Child Support
      • What is a "Ponzi Scheme?"
      • Who Is the Parenting Coordinator?
      • Equitable Distribution Frequently Asked Questions
    • March
      • Financially Starting Over After Divorce
      • Is Divorce Really Harmful for Your Children?
      • Divorce Rates and College Education
      • Spring Break Crime Prevention Tips to Consider
      • Tips to Consider Before Filling for a Divorce
    • February
      • The Connection Between Alcohol & Divorce
      • Getting it Settled: Opting for Mediation and Avoiding Court
      • Planning Your Prenuptial Agreements Before the Wedding
    • January
      • Categories of Divorce in North Carolina
      • Helping Your Children Work Through Your Divorce
      • Hiding Assets in a Divorce: What Are the Possible Consequences?
      • Child Custody and Technology
  • 2012
    • December
      • Is It Possible to Break a Prenuptial Agreement?
      • Students and Cyber Crimes
    • October
      • What to Do When Your Ex Destroys Your Credit
      • Taxes After Separation: What You Should Do
      • The Different Joint Custody Arrangements
      • Divorce and Finances: Tips to Remember
    • September
      • Third Party Visitation: Do I Have the Right to Visit?
    • August
      • Spanking Linked to Increased Mental Health Issues in Children
    • July
      • How to Divide a Military Pension in a North Carolina Divorce
      • What Carolina Courts Consider when Determining Alimony
      • Many Divorces Prompted by Disagreements About Kids
    • June
      • Is Your Spouse Aloof to Your Troubled Marriage?
      • How Much Will Your Divorce Cost?
      • Facebook and Divorce: The Odd Relationship
    • May
      • Can You Stay on Your Ex's Health Insurance After Divorce?
    • March
      • Qualifying for an Annulment
      • Property Division and Retirement Benefits
    • February
      • Divorce: The Process and The Petition
      • What is Lump Sum Alimony?
      • Issues You Will Need to Address During Your Divorce
  • 2011
    • December
      • Getting a Prenuptial Agreement as an Older Couple
      • Paternity Actions to Establish Father Relationships
      • Child Custody: Mothers and Fathers Have Equal Rights
      • Laws Regarding Visitation
    • November
      • Contemplating Divorce: A List May Help
      • What is Parental Alienation?
      • Divorce Can be Easy or Complicated
      • Getting Paternity Testing
    • October
      • Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Lawyer Outweigh the Costs
      • Resolving Conflicts with Alternative Dispute Resolution
      • The Importance of Fathers' Rights
      • Eligibility for Annulment
    • September
      • Tips for Divorcing Dads
      • North Carolina Grounds for Divorce
      • Post-Divorce Mediation Becoming More Popular
    • August
      • Separation Agreement as Alternative to Divorce
      • Not Paying Child Support Can Lead to Legal Penalties
    • July
      • Domestic Violence Statistics
      • Uncontested Divorce Can Save You Time and Money
      • What is Palimony?
      • Taking Legal Action for Alienation of Affection
      • Avoid Conflict with Divorce Mediation
    • June
      • Creating a Separation Agreement
      • Going Through a Collaborative Divorce
      • Understanding Domestic Violence
    • May
      • Divorce and the Division of Property
    • April
      • Equitable Distribution and Property Division
      • What is a contested divorce?
      • High Costs of Divorce
      • Tips to Ease the Divorce Process
    • March
      • Differences Between Uncontested and Contested Divorces
    • February
      • More Common Misconceptions about Prenuptial Agreements
      • Common Misconceptions About Prenuptial Agreements
      • Divorce Filings Increase 40% Near Valentine's Day
    • January
      • 3 Things That Don't Work in Divorce Court
      • Things to Do After a Divorce
      • Parenting Tips After a Divorce
      • 3 More Common Myths About Divorce
      • 3 Common Myths About Divorce
  • 2010
    • December
      • Money and Spending Are Often Tightly Kept Secrets in a Marriage
    • November
      • "Relationship Rudeness" Is Factor in Many Divorces
      • 3 Strange Divorce Facts
      • Prince William Proposes to Girlfriend Kate Middleton
      • Do You Continue Family Dinners After Divorce?
    • October
      • Judges Turning to Social Media to Determine Custody
    • September
      • Careers with High Divorce Rates Have Common Features
      • Study Shows Married Couples with Daughters More Likely to Divorce
    • August
      • Divorce and Credit Card Debt
      • New York Becomes Last State to Allow No-Fault Divorce
    • July
      • Change in Student Loan Repayment for Married Couples
      • During Divorce Proceedings, Monitor Online Profile
      • 5 Common Legal Mistakes During a Divorce
      • Divorce Can Be "Contagious" Among Friends, Family
    • June
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