Know Your Rights before Your Divorce Is Final

There are an abundance of websites and forms online that are designed to enable people to obtain a divorce without the assistance of an attorney. Even if you intend to handle your own divorce, you may still benefit from having a consultation with an attorney before you proceed with the divorce process. Having an attorney…

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Should I get a prenuptial agreement?

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A prenuptial agreement, also referred to as a premarital agreement or ante-nuptial agreement, is a contract entered into between two parties contemplating marriage. The agreement becomes effective upon their marriage. The term “prenuptial agreement” often conjures up images of an instrument used by one spouse to protect their income, wealth, or inheritance from the other.…

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Gum, Hillier & McCroskey Partners Listed in Super Lawyers 2014

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The family and bankruptcy law firm of Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, PA, is proud to announce that partners Howard L. Gum, David R. Hillier, and Patrick S. McCroskey have been selected to the 2014 Super Lawyers list, published in Super Lawyers Magazine. Super Lawyers is a research-driven and peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who…

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David Hillier & Patrick McCroskey Listed in Legal Elite 2014

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Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, P.A. – Asheville, NC – The family and bankruptcy law firm of Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, PA, is proud to announce that partners David R. Hillier and Patrick S. McCroskey were recently selected to this year’s Legal Elite, published in the January Issue of Business North Carolina Magazine. Business North Carolina…

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Determining Child Support in High Income Cases

The North Carolina Child Support Guidelines in effect for 2013 provide a formula for determining the recommended basic child support obligation for parents whose combined adjusted gross incomes is $25,000 per month ($300,000 per year) or less. The vast majority of child support cases fall within the child support guidelines. However, in cases where the…

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