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.
If your case is calendared for a Webex hearing, we will walk you through the process of what to expect in virtual court, just like we would prepare with you for a hearing in the courtroom. After a year of Webex court appearances, we have compiled some tips to help you prepare for your virtual hearing in family court.
Considering 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.
Jim was first recognized by Super Lawyers in 2012 and is included again in North Carolina’s Family Law category. Jim is a family law specialist and family financial mediator with twenty-six years of trial experience, including over a decade as a family law specialist.
It 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.
Siemens Family Law Group is pleased to welcome attorney David Hudson to the firm. David has spent his entire career focusing on family law and domestic violence law and is currently accepting family law cases in western North Carolina.
Siemens Family Law Group is happy to announce Jim Siemens’ inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Jim is recognized once again by Best Lawyers for his work in the practice area of Family Law.
A proud member of the CSBA, Siemens Family Law Group is happy to share news of the completed road diet project along north Charlotte Street. The following op-ed by Chop Shop Butchery co-owner PJ Jackson explains why this project is important to all of our Charlotte Street friends and neighbors.
Mediation 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.
Siemens Family Law Group and the Patton Parker House hosted a small gathering for community members to meet and hear from Moe Davis, the democratic candidate running for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
Siemens Family Law Group is happy to have an outdoor conference space available on the Patton Parker House front porch, ready to welcome you when in-person document signing, notarization or meeting is necessary, social distancing style!
The 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.
This year, in lieu of the annual Patton Parker House July 4th Freedom Gala, Siemens Family Law Group, Chop Shop Butchery, Downtown Asheville Racing Club, the Charlotte Street Business Association and others teamed up to bring Asheville socially distanced barbecue with a cause.
We are optimistic that more issues will begin to be addressed in court again starting in June, but those court sessions will look different than what we are accustomed to, and many issues may be addressed online through teleconference rather than in the courtroom.
The Court of Appeals published its opinion earlier this year on a case Jim Siemens argued before the Court in Raleigh in October. Jim was successful in defending the visitation arrangement in a custody modification order entered in Buncombe County.
When preparing for a hearing or trial in family court, knowing what to expect and being familiar with the court process can make your day in court less stressful. We are here to guide you through that process.
North Carolina’s Family Court Advisory Commission released a helpful resource providing general guidance to parents with existing child custody and/or visitation orders in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are here to do our part when you are faced with challenges in your life related to separation and divorce. COVID-19 doesn’t change our mission of justice through zealous advocacy. You can have our best advice, consultation and services from the safety of your home.
Every case is different, and we are here to talk to you about the facts and circumstances of your case, and creative ways to deal with child custody disputes during a pandemic. While not a substitute for our legal advice, here are a few articles we have found interesting and potentially helpful.
Due to Buncombe County’s Stay Home, Stay Safe declaration, we are conducting all business remotely beginning March 26th. Please know that we will otherwise continue to conduct business as usual and will remain available to you by email, phone and video conference during normal business hours.
