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Scortched Earth Divorce Creates a Pyrrhic Victory
I was sitting in Court last week waiting for the Judge to finish a case she was hearing so that I could seek an Ex-Parte... Read More
Can My Spouse and I Use the Same Divorce Attorney?
No attorney in the State of North Carolina can ethically represent both Husband and Wife in a divorce.
Retroactive Child Support
A parent’s obligation to pay child support arises when the child is born.
A DIY Divorce Is a Bad Idea!
when they thought they had "won" by obtaining that divorce, the truth is that they had lost big because by failing to bring these claims before the entry of the divorce they had forever waived their right to alimony and distribution of marital property (including pensions, military pensions, etc.).
Urban Farming: Fresh Eggs Could Result in New Headaches
As the local and regional food shed movement and the urban agriculture movements continue to grow, land uses once considered only for rural landscape are... Read More
Pets of Rice Law
Our team loves animals. In fact, at times we bring them to work with us. We thought we would share some pics of our “extended... Read More
New Law Allows Stronger Waiver of Alimony
There are three basic types of marital contracts in North Carolina – Pre-nuptial agreements, Post-nuptial agreements, and Separation Agreements. Most people know what a Separation... Read More
Gun Ownership and Child Custody
In the wake of the horrible tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut, the National debate has intensified on gun control. As an... Read More
Holiday Survival Guide for Divorced Parents
We look forward to holidays because it is time we can spend with family. So what happens when that family is being split as a... Read More
“A Good Lawyer Knows the Law but a Great Lawyer Knows the Judge”
An attorney who aspires to know the judge in these ways is better prepared for Court and can better communicate the legal argument because he/she “knows the audience.”
North Carolina Protects South Carolina Marriages Too
is important because many have suggested that the purpose of these torts are to protect the sanctity of marriage for North Carolinians and therefore a case such as this where there are no North Carolinians to protect would allow the Court to clarify the scope of these torts. For now, it appears that N.C. will protect S.C. marriages too.
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