Jim Siemens is included again in the 2023 editions of Super Lawyers, Business North Carolina Legal Elite, and U.S. News Best Lawyers for his work in the area of family law. Siemens Family Law Group also received 2023 U.S. News Best Law Firms recognition.
Read MoreNC Lawyers Weekly recognized Jim Siemens in its Power List 2022, Family Law edition. According to the magazine, “The Power List recognizes the most respected and accomplished attorneys in an area of practice”. Jim was included alongside 19 other family law attorney honorees across the state.
Read MoreWe are proud to partner with the Charlotte Street Business Association, the Downtown Asheville Racing Club, Chop Shop Butchery, and many others in presenting the 6th annual July 4th Freedom Gala at the Patton Parker House, benefitting Consider Haiti.
Read MoreThe NC Supreme Court ruled that victims of domestic violence in same-sex relationships can obtain 50B domestic violence restraining orders, affirming a ruling from the Court of Appeals which held that the State’s law allowing same-sex couples to seek 50Bs only if they’re married or divorced is unconstitutional.
Read MoreJim Siemens and Siemens Family Law Group are recognized again in the 2022 editions of North Carolina Super Lawyers, Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, and U.S. News Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms.
Read MoreLast month, Jim sat down with Pripo Teplitsky, a licensed professional counselor, for a talk about relationships, separation, and divorce. Jim and Pripo share a few personal stories, tips and thoughts that will resonate if you are thinking about separation or going through the separation and divorce process.
Read MoreConsidering 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.
Read MoreJim 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.
Read MoreIt is normal for people going through divorce to experience a wide range of emotions, including feeling hurt, anxious, worried, depressed, and angry. When a party is entrenched in anger to the extent that it affects their ability to use good judgment, it can create a hurdle in resolving a case in an efficient manner.
Read MoreMediation 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s Family Court Advisory Commission released a helpful resource providing general guidance to parents with existing child custody and/or visitation orders in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWe are here to do our part when you are faced with challenges in your life related to separation and divorce. COVID-19 doesn’t change our mission of justice through zealous advocacy. You can have our best advice, consultation and services from the safety of your home.
Read MoreEvery case is different, and we are here to talk to you about the facts and circumstances of your case, and creative ways to deal with child custody disputes during a pandemic. While not a substitute for our legal advice, here are a few articles we have found interesting and potentially helpful.
Read MoreDue to Buncombe County’s Stay Home, Stay Safe declaration, we are conducting all business remotely beginning March 26th. Please know that we will otherwise continue to conduct business as usual and will remain available to you by email, phone and video conference during normal business hours.
Read MoreSiemens Family Law Group Clients and Friends: We want you to know that we intend to continue to conduct business as usual during this crisis using the best practices known to us, and in a way which will keep you, our staff, and our community safe.
Read MoreJim 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.
Read MoreSiemens Family Law Group is excited to welcome Ellen Rose to the Firm! Ellen is a family law attorney and certified family financial mediator with a special interest in custody cases, mediation, and collaborative law. Ellen brings over 20 years of experience in family law to her practice.
Read MoreA recent article from The New York Times about astronaut Anne McClain’s divorce and custody dispute notes that sorting out legal questions, such as how to handle discovery requests involving NASA and extraterrestrial communications, will become inevitable as people spend more time in outer space.
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