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Who should get the marital home?
When parties separate and begin the process of dividing their marital property, one of the assets they are likely to deal with is their marital home. In North Carolina, in a typical equitable distribution case, there are normally three options for disposing of the marital home. Those options are: 1. Distribute the home to the…
Read MoreWhat is discovery and why does my attorney need so many documents from me?
In the world of litigation, it is not always sufficient to simply offer as evidence an opinion based on conjecture or recollection. The most credible evidence is that which is supported by actual documentation or other physical evidence. If your domestic case involves contested issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, or property division,…
Read MoreDivorce and Emotional Support
Divorce is not only stressful, but it can be traumatic as well. Many people who are going through divorce feel like their life has been shattered or turned upside down. According to the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), divorce is the second most stressful life event an individual may experience, preceded only…
Read MoreDavid Hillier Interviewed by Laws.Com
In April 2013, David Hillier was interviewed by Laws.com as a part of their continuing series. Quoted from the article: [quote] Hillier finds bankruptcy law to be a very rewarding practice area. “I really enjoy what I do, because I can get nearly anyone who comes into my office to a better place, one way…
Read More2013 Super Lawyers Peer Review
The firm of Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, P.A. is pleased to announce the inclusion of Howard Gum, Dave Hillier and Patrick McCroskey in the Super Lawyers™ 2013 list. Howard Gum, a specialist in family law, has been continuously included in Super Lawyers™ since it launched in North Carolina in 2006. He was listed in Super…
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