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10 Tips to Minimize the Impact of Divorce on Your Child
Divorce can be a sad, scary and stressful experience for any child. Not surprisingly, a large part of a child’s reaction to divorce has to do with how the parents handle the divorce and conduct themselves, particularly in the presence of the child. If the parents are engaged in scorched earth warfare, the divorce will…
Read MoreGum, Hillier & McCroskey Partners included in Best Lawyers in America 2017
We are proud to announce that partners Howard L. Gum, David R. Hillier, and Patrick S. McCroskey have been included in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America©, and that Patrick McCroskey has again been named Asheville’s 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” in Family Law. “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions are awarded to individual…
Read MoreWhat Are Factors That a Judge May Consider in Determining Child Custody?
In North Carolina, the legal standard that judges are required to apply in child custody cases is “the best interests of the child.” Thus, when parents cannot reach an agreement on child custody, a judge must make a decision that would best promote the interest and welfare of the child. Determining what constitutes “the best…
Read MoreWhy Do Some Divorce Cases Take Longer Than Others?
Almost everyone has heard a divorce horror story about a divorce case that lasted for years and/or cost a small fortune in legal expenses. While those cases are the exception, they do occur. The absolute (actual) divorce is usually a simple process that can be completed within approximately 45 days from when the other side…
Read MoreTelephone number spoofing scam affects NC citizens and law firms
We have been warned by North Carolina Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company of a new scam affecting citizens of North Carolina. In this new scam, the caller purports to represent a law firm collecting a debt. The caller threatens the citizen with arrest if the debt isn’t paid via credit card during the phone call. The…
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