Siemens Family Law Group is happy to announce Jim Siemens’ inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Jim is recognized once again by Best Lawyers for his work in the practice area of Family Law.
A proud member of the CSBA, Siemens Family Law Group is happy to share news of the completed road diet project along north Charlotte Street. The following op-ed by Chop Shop Butchery co-owner PJ Jackson explains why this project is important to all of our Charlotte Street friends and neighbors.
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.
Siemens Family Law Group and the Patton Parker House hosted a small gathering for community members to meet and hear from Moe Davis, the democratic candidate running for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
Siemens Family Law Group is happy to have an outdoor conference space available on the Patton Parker House front porch, ready to welcome you when in-person document signing, notarization or meeting is necessary, social distancing style!
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.
This year, in lieu of the annual Patton Parker House July 4th Freedom Gala, Siemens Family Law Group, Chop Shop Butchery, Downtown Asheville Racing Club, the Charlotte Street Business Association and others teamed up to bring Asheville socially distanced barbecue with a cause.
We are optimistic that more issues will begin to be addressed in court again starting in June, but those court sessions will look different than what we are accustomed to, and many issues may be addressed online through teleconference rather than in the courtroom.
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.
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.
North 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.
We 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.
Every 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.
Due 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.
Siemens 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.
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.
Siemens 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.
A 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.
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.
Money-related issues frequently cited as reasons for divorce, including mismatched financial priorities, credit card debt, impulse purchases, financial infidelity, and loss of financial control, are often factors in how final divorce settlements are negotiated or determined in court.
