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.
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 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 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 MoreJudges 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.
Read MoreTax 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreJim 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreGoing through a divorce that involves claims for child custody, child support, spousal support, and/or division of marital property and debts involves making difficult decisions that can impact your life for years to come.
Read MoreJim Siemens and Brenda Coppede recently presented at the North Carolina Bar Association’s Family Law Section Annual Meeting in Charleston.
Read MoreAt some point in your professional career, you need to step forward and offer to give back to your colleagues and your profession. Lots of good lawyers care about the quality of their work, their practice areas, and the law and policy that affect their clients.
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