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29 Aug
In North Carolina, it is mandatory to attend a mediated settlement conference if there is a pending claim for equitable distribution.  Also called a Family Financial Mediation, this will be your formal opportunity to reach a settlement agreement with your spouse before...
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7 Aug
If you are going through an adoption, you probably feel like you are on a roller coaster of emotions. Whether you are the adoptive parent or the person placing the child for adoption, the process is full of emotional ups and downs....
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26 Jul
Parents involved in a custody dispute for the first time can be overwhelmed by the process.  Knowing what to expect can help calm your fears.  Participating in custody mediation is one of the first things you will do when you start your...
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12 Jul
1. Your Attorney will File Two Claims The first is called post-separation support.  The second is called alimony.  You will have the post-separation support hearing first and then the alimony hearing later.  Think of post-separation support as “temporary” alimony.  If awarded, it...
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6 Jun
In your legal case, discovery is a process in which documents, other evidence and information are exchanged between the parties.  For instance, if you are going through an alimony case, you may ask the other party for evidence they were involved in...
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4 Jun
A domestic violence protective order, commonly called a 50B order, a 50B restraining order, or a DVPO, is a civil court order that requires one person to stop abusing, threatening, harassing, or contacting another person with whom they share a personal relationship....
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Raleigh Divorce blogBecoming informed about your rights is the first step in determining whether you need an attorney or can resolve your divorce on your own.  The aim of the BPW Raleigh divorce blog is to provide people going through a divorce with information that can assist you in your time of need.   We believe that it is not our job as attorneys to convince you that you need legal assistance.  Many times clients meet with our attorneys and we determine that the involvement of an attorney is premature.  Other times, the cost of an attorney is not a reasonable expense when compared with what is at stake.  We take pride in being honest with clients and not hiding the ball.

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