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Gum, Hillier & McCroskey Partners Honored in the 2016 Legal Elite
We are proud to announce that Howard Gum, David Hillier, and Patrick McCroskey have been selected to Business North Carolina Magazine’s 2016 Legal Elite in the following categories: Howard L. Gum – Family Law Section David R. Hillier – Bankruptcy Law Section Patrick S. McCroskey – Family Law Section Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite is…
Read MoreIs Debt Incurred in the Name of One Spouse Considered Marital Debt?
Under North Carolina law, “marital” debt is considered debt that is incurred after the date of marriage and before the date of separation by one or both spouses for the joint benefit of the parties. The fact that debt is established in the name of one spouse individually does not determine whether the debt is…
Read MoreRelocation and Child Custody: Can I Relocate With My Child to Another City or State?
When a parent who has (or is seeking) custody of a child decides to relocate to another city or state, disputes regarding child custody or visitation may arise, especially if the other parent objects to the relocation. In circumstances where there is a written custody agreement or North Carolina Court order that establishes legal and…
Read MoreFive Tips to Help You Survive Divorce
Marital relationships may take years to completely unravel. Spouses often make the final break after many unsuccessful attempts to salvage their marriage. Yet most people are surprisingly unprepared when the inevitable separation occurs. The decisions that you make during the divorce process can have serious and long-term consequences. Therefore, it is crucial that you make…
Read MoreCan My Spouse and I Use the Same Divorce Attorney?
When spouses separate, there may be many legal issues that arise in connection with their marital separation, including child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution of marital property and debts, as well as the actual “absolute” divorce. Divorcing spouses often look for ways to reduce their legal expenses and may wonder if they…
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