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Partners named to Best Lawyers in America 2014
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 The Best Lawyers in America 2014. All three partners of the firm have been listed in Best Lawyers in…
Read MoreDavid Hillier Named 2013 Leader in the Law
The family and bankruptcy law firm of Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, PA, is proud to announce that David R. Hillier is recipient of the 2013 Leaders in the Law Award. Now in its fifth year, the Leaders in the Law Award was created to recognize individual attorneys who have consistently, working through community involvement and…
Read MoreDating After Separation
A question that family law attorneys are often asked is: “How long after separation should I wait before I start dating?” Unfortunately, the answer varies depending on the unique circumstances of each case, the legal issues involved, and the geographic region where the parties reside. There are a number of reasons why family law attorneys…
Read MoreWho 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,…
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