Posts in Appellate Practice
Think Twice Before Using an AI Chatbot for Your Legal Case
Think Twice Before Using an AI Chatbot for Your Legal Case

People are increasingly turning to AI chatbots, like Claude, Gemini, CoPilot and ChatGPT, for answers and guidance on nearly every aspect of their lives – including their legal matters. If you are considering using a public AI platform for your legal matters, it is important to consider the possible ramifications surrounding confidentiality.

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Equitable Distribution, Family Court, Appellate PracticeSiemens Family Law Group
Defending Child Custody and Visitation Order on Appeal
Defending Child Custody and Visitation Order on Appeal

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.

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Appellate Practice, Child CustodyJim SiemensSiemens Family Law GroupJim Siemens, Siemens Family Law Group, North Carolina, North Carolina Court of Appeals, appellate practice, Raleigh, Asheville, divorce, divorce attorney, family law attorney, family law specialist, custody, child custody, visitation, Buncombe County, Buncombe County Family Court, court of appeals, NC Court of Appeals, N.C. Court of Appeals, N.C.G.S. 50-13.5, N.C.G.S. 50-13.5(i), N.C. Gen. Stat. 50-13.5(i), visitation rights, supervised visitation, Judge Allegra Collins, Judge Collins, Judge Hampson, Chief Judge McGee, Judge McGee, Paynich v. Vestal
Jim successfully defends orders on appeal
Jim successfully defends orders on appeal

The NC Court of Appeals published its opinion this week on a case Jim argued before a special session of the Court in October.  Jim was successful in defending equitable distribution, alimony and child support orders entered in Buncombe County last year.

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Appellate Practice, Equitable DistributionJim SiemensNC Court of Appeals, Jim Siemens, Siemens Family Law Group, Buncombe County Family Court, equitable distribution, child support, alimony, Judge Valerie Zachary, Judge Calabria, coverture fraction, N.C. Gen. Stat 50-20.1, Watkins v. Watkins, Kabasan v. Kabasan, Chief Judge Linda McGee
Jim Siemens argues before Court of Appeals in Sparta, NC
Jim Siemens argues before Court of Appeals in Sparta, NC

Jim Siemens traveled last week to the mountain town of Sparta, North Carolina to present an oral argument before the Court of Appeals. The argument was part of a special session celebrating the 50th anniversary of the NC Court of Appeals, holding a session of court in a hometown or county with a special connection for each judge. 

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Appellate Practice, Equitable Distribution, AlimonyJim SiemensJim Siemens, Siemens Family Law Group, NC Court of Appeals, Sparta, North Carolina, Judge Valerie Zachary, Judge Ann Marie Calabria, Alleghany County Courthouse, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, Buncombe County, premarital agreement, coverture fraction, Watkins v. Watkins, N.C. Gen. Stat 50-20.1, dependent spouse, Chief Judge Linda McGee