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Partners listed in Best Lawyers in America, Patrick McCroskey named Lawyer of the Year
The family and bankruptcy law firm of Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, PA, is proud to announce that Howard L. Gum, David R. Hillier, and Patrick S. McCroskey were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© 2015. Additionally the firm is pleased to announce that Patrick McCroskey has been named the…
Read MoreTruth or Consequences: The Impact of Lying in Your Domestic Case
There are many reasons why people lie – tell an intentional untruth – during domestic cases. When the stakes are high, such as when someone is faced with losing custody of their child or a spouse whom they still love, it is not surprising that they may embellish or outright lie to try to bolster…
Read MoreDividing the Household Furniture
Almost all couples have household furniture and other furnishings that they divide when they separate. Household furnishings that are marital property are subject to valuation and distribution like any other marital asset. In valuing household furnishings for purposes of division, North Carolina state laws require the court to use the fair market value of the…
Read MoreSocial Media and Your Domestic Case
Social networking websites, such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and LinkedIn, provide a unique forum for us to connect and share information with others. As the use of such social media has gained in popularity, lawyers, opposing parties, and investigators have learned that these websites provide a trove of personal and professional information that can be…
Read MoreIssues to Consider Before You Separate
When parties separate, it is not unusual for their separation to be preceded by a heated argument or domestic violence. High drama often sets the stage for a separation to occur with little, if any, opportunity for advance planning. When a spouse hastily vacates the marital home, that spouse may no longer have access to…
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