Last month, Jim sat down with Pripo Teplitsky, a licensed professional counselor, for a talk about relationships, separation, and divorce. Jim and Pripo share a few personal stories, tips and thoughts that will resonate if you are thinking about separation or going through the separation and divorce process.
Read MoreConsidering divorce? In our new video series, family law attorney Jim Siemens explores what it’s like to seek out separation and divorce. In his first video, Jim discusses initial consultations and what clients can expect from their first visit.
Read MoreIt is normal for people going through divorce to experience a wide range of emotions, including feeling hurt, anxious, worried, depressed, and angry. When a party is entrenched in anger to the extent that it affects their ability to use good judgment, it can create a hurdle in resolving a case in an efficient manner.
Read MoreMediation is the most common alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process used in family law cases. While it requires a cooperative approach, mediation provides the parties involved the opportunity, flexibility and control to jointly make decisions they believe are the best solutions to their conflicts.
Read MoreThe laws of North Carolina are specifically structured to encourage parties involved in family-related matters, such as divorce, child custody, child support, postseparation support, alimony, and equitable distribution, to settle their legal issues outside of court.
Read MoreA recent article from The New York Times about astronaut Anne McClain’s divorce and custody dispute notes that sorting out legal questions, such as how to handle discovery requests involving NASA and extraterrestrial communications, will become inevitable as people spend more time in outer space.
Read MoreResearch finds that splitting up after age 50 can be far more damaging to emotional and financial health than divorcing at younger ages. Distribution of assets and allocation of support in a divorce settlement can have a major impact on your long-term future.
Read MoreMoney-related issues frequently cited as reasons for divorce, including mismatched financial priorities, credit card debt, impulse purchases, financial infidelity, and loss of financial control, are often factors in how final divorce settlements are negotiated or determined in court.
Read MoreBray Creech, a local financial planner with Joel Adams and Associates, recently wrote an article I enjoyed in the Asheville Citizen Times about divorce and Social Security benefits, specifically the potential advantages of receiving benefits based on an ex-spouse’s earnings record.
Read MoreTax law changes went into effect on January 1 which will impact how separating spouses negotiate agreements in the new year. If you are separating from your spouse in 2019, it is important to talk with an experienced family law attorney and a tax expert about how the new law will affect you.
Read MoreDiscovery is a legal term used to describe various processes that may be used to investigate and discover facts relevant to your case. After a lawsuit has been filed, your attorney can use discovery to obtain information and documentation to support or defend claims and investigate allegations asserted by either party.
Read MoreAt tax time, we handle lots of questions from clients related to the sharing of various claims and exemptions. The article Divorced Couples, Put Aside Your Differences…for the Tax Break, from The Wall Street Journal, highlights several of the issues we encounter in our work.
Read MoreBuncombe County is currently one of 13 judicial districts in North Carolina that has a dedicated Family Court system within its District Court division. The primary advantages to filing a legal action in a Family Court district is that the case is assigned to one judge…
Read MoreOnce you have made formal arrangements to retain a divorce attorney, usually indicated by signing a fee agreement and paying any required retainers, your attorney will begin work on your legal matters.
Read MoreGoing through a divorce that involves claims for child custody, child support, spousal support, and/or division of marital property and debts involves making difficult decisions that can impact your life for years to come.
Read MoreHere is a piece by David Brooks, a social commentator that I appreciate. His point is that our love for our children should not be conditioned upon their achievements. The piece resonates for me as a parent, and as a professional advising parents in the process of separation and divorce.
Read MoreWhat your clients say about you makes your brand. This post caught me by surprise. When I read it, I said, “she nailed it”.
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