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Affidavit Of Service
Affidavit of Service PDF Download These forms are intended to provide visitors to our site with an idea of how finished documents might look. You are discouraged from attempting to customize these forms for your situation. That’s what your lawyer will do for you. Don’t make the mistake of trying to do this work without the […]
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Collaborative Divorce
95% of all divorce cases in North Carolina are settled outside of court, and nationwide, collaborative divorce law is attracting considerable attention as a proactive and humane settlement option. And so it should! When executed as agreed upon by divorcing individuals and their attorneys, studies show that a collaborative settlement is reached faster than other forms of negotiation and greatly reduces the emotional trauma families experience in the throes of a divorce, especially the children.
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The Cost of Divorce: How Much Are Attorney Fees?
The exact attorney fee will vary with the services you require. Many law firms charge their clients a certain fee per hour. It is difficult for these attorneys to accurately predict the cost or your fee because they do not know precisely how much time it will take to complete your case.
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Surviving Divorce: What You Should Know
No matter who initiates a divorce and whether or not you see it coming the process is always very difficult. By having an understanding of what goes on in a divorce and of what you can do to help reach the desired outcome, the process can be made considerably easier.
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How to Avoid Court in a Divorce
In some cases, spouses can work together to reach a settlement – avoiding trips to court and all the associated stress. When families begin to contemplate separation and divorce, their first thoughts often turn toward hiring a divorce lawyer.
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What Is Domestic Violence? – Domestic Violence Laws in NC
An estimated 44 million women in the United States are battered each year by their husbands or partners. Studies show that violence occurs at least once in two-thirds of all marriages. Approximately 95% of the victims of domestic violence are women. And roughly 40% of all physically abused children have also witnessed interspousal physical violence.
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Domestic Violence In NC: An Action Plan For Caring Professionals
Domestic violence continues to plague North Carolina families. We have made huge strides, but there is more to do. A caring professional can make a difference. Safety planning is critical and can save a life.
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Divorcing from an Abusive Spouse: What You Need to Know
Behind closed doors, or hidden beneath a blanket of silence, domestic violence bruises the lives of an estimated four million people every year – the overwhelming majority of them women– and impacts expanding circles of millions more: children, relatives, friends, employers.
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Applauding Actions against Violence
I support the actions recently taken by our legislature to strengthen our state's domestic violence laws and provide additional assistance to protect victims of domestic violence.
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