Raleigh Divorce Lawyer

What Your Family Law Firm Can Tell You About Mediation in Raleigh

The 2011 television series, “Fairly Legal” focused new attention on mediation as a way to resolve legal disputes. The star, a beautiful if slightly personally challenged former lawyer, often described her work as looking for a win-win solution. TV drama and catch phrases aside, this holds true to what a Raleigh mediation looks like as […]

Finding an Apartment During a Raleigh Divorce

After meeting with a Raleigh divorce lawyer, you may have decided it’s best to move out of your home and find an apartment. Make sure you’ve discussed all your options with your Raleigh divorce lawyer – including whether your move to an apartment will be temporary; in some cases, you may be allowed to move […]

How to Subpoena for Documents

After you file for divorce, you will begin what attorneys call the discovery process. A Raleigh divorce lawyer will tell you that discovery is the means by which parties in a divorce case gain information necessary to help a judge make an informed decision about everything from spousal support (alimony) to child custody. For that […]

First Day in Divorce Court, Part 2

In Part 1, we looked at what to do before your first day in court with your Raleigh divorce lawyer.  For this final part of the series, we’ll explore what to do for an uncontested divorce and, if contested, what you should do during the divorce hearing. Uncontested Divorce The Civil Division of the Wake […]

Social Security and Name Changes Due to a Raleigh Divorce

When you change your name after a divorce, you need to notify the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration will issue you a new Social Security card by mail. Your Social Security number will remain the same. Your divorce lawyer will provide you with the necessary documentation to change your name with them. You […]

Changing Your Driver’s License after a Raleigh Divorce

North Carolina law requires that your driver’s license displays your legal name and an accurate, current address. However, during your divorce, those things can change. If you choose to revert to your maiden name or move out of your current home, you’ll need to notify the DMV within 60 days. Your Raleigh divorce lawyer will […]

Raleigh Divorce: Social Security Address Changes

The Social Security Administration needs your current address if you receive benefits, if you have a pending claim, and to provide you with your annual Social Security statement. You do not need to change your address with the Social Security administration if you only wish to get a new Social Security card. However, if you […]

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