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Guardian Ad Litem Attorneys in North Carolina
When you are dealing with any aspect of family law, you want a team of experienced family law attorneys on your side. At Collins Family & Elder Law Group, our lawyers have decades of knowledge and hands-on experience in every aspect of family law, including adoption, child support, divorce, elder law, separation agreements, and more. In addition to our family law services, we also have a specialized, knowledgeable Guardian ad Litem on staff, Sarah Sykes.
What Is Elder Law and What Do Certified Elder Law Attorneys Do?
As a certified elder law attorney, I have been asked this question many times over the 35+ -years that I have practiced elder law. To begin, I will first answer, as best I can, What is elder law? Perhaps the simplest “clinical” definition of elder law might be:
How Will A Disability Affect My Divorce?
Divorce can be one of the most difficult things a person can face during their lifetime. Typically, in a South Carolina divorce case, the Court will decide all issues of property and debt division, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, and attorney’s fees, in addition to the issue of divorce itself. However, when one spouse is disabled, it can make things even more complex.
Why People Have Emotional Affairs
With technology making it increasingly easy to connect and communicate with others discreetly, emotional affairs are on the rise in the United States. The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy reports that 35% of women and 45% of men admit to having had an emotional affair before. In our fast-paced world where it’s easy …
Do Empty Nesters Get Divorced?
Many parents eagerly await the day their last child moves out and they can refocus on themselves and each other. While this becomes a reality for many couples, “gray divorce” is on the rise. Divorce rates for people over 50 have doubled since 1990 and tripled for those over 65. With divorce rates on the …
Can a Child Sue a Parent for Back Child Support?
Can a Child Sue a Parent for Back Child Support? Child support is meant to act as financial support for the custodial parent raising the child. But, sometimes the non-custodial parent doesn’t pay all of the funds they are ordered to pay. As the years pass, those outstanding payments can add up and turn into …
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Why Men Struggle So Severely With Divorce
The writing is on the wall and sadly, both spouses concede that their marriage is not able to survive. Who is going to find adapting to life after divorce the most difficult — ex-husband or ex-wife? For a number of reasons, men and women do experience divorce differently. Research indicates life after divorce for men …
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Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting: Pros & Cons
After a divorce or separation from your partner, one of your top priorities is to establish the best parenting situation for your children. Yet, maintaining an amicable relationship with your ex is easier said than done. How do you realistically co-parent when there is tension and conflict between you and the other parent of your …
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North Carolina Postnuptial Agreement Laws
North Carolina Postnuptial Agreement Laws When you’re madly in love with your spouse, you probably aren’t thinking about what you’d do if you parted ways with him or her one day — but you should be. Planning for the future through a postnuptial agreement gives you peace of mind if your relationship turns sour down …
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