Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Siemens Family Law Group!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-five years of trial experience, including over a decade as a family law specialist.
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Research finds that splitting up after age 50 can be far more damaging to emotional and financial health than divorcing at younger ages. Distribution of assets and allocation of support in a divorce settlement can have a major impact on your long-term future.
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Judges evaluate marital standard of living to determine whether the alimony or child support a party is seeking is reasonable and necessary. The expenses incurred by a dependent spouse seeking support should correlate with expenses incurred during the marriage for similar purposes.
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Tax law changes went into effect on January 1 which will impact how separating spouses negotiate agreements in the new year. If you are separating from your spouse in 2019, it is important to talk with an experienced family law attorney and a tax expert about how the new law will affect you.
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When preparing a financial affidavit, the best policy is to be honest and realistic. We recommend that you review and verify all financial documents that pertain to your current income and expenses, as well as drawing parallels to the marital standard of living.
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In all legal actions that include claims for child support, post-separation support, and/or alimony, the local family court rules for Buncombe County require each party to complete and file with the court a “financial affidavit” (local Form 4).
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How does a judge determine the amount and duration of an alimony award? One of the goals of alimony is to ensure that a dependent spouse has adequate resources to meet his or her needs in accordance with the standard of living established by the parties during their marriage.
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Jim Siemens has been recognized in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Jim is included in Best Lawyers for his work in the practice area of Family Law.
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When spouses separate, it is sometimes necessary for one spouse to provide financial support to the other spouse. North Carolina recognizes two forms of spousal support: one is post-separation support, and the other is alimony.
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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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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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Discovery is a legal term used to describe various processes that may be used to investigate and discover facts relevant to your case. After a lawsuit has been filed, your attorney can use discovery to obtain information and documentation to support or defend claims and investigate allegations asserted by either party.
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