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April 15th tax deadline: What should I do if I am getting a divorce?

As the April 15th tax deadline nears, couples who are divorcing often wonder if they should file their taxes jointly, if they can claim their children as dependent exemptions, and have many other tax-related concerns.

Voluntary termination of child support

Mark Spencer Williams

Can a parent voluntarily terminate their obligation and parental rights, such as cease providing child support?

The Mean Lawyer

Mark Spencer Williams

I remember one individual who was upset that her lawyer was friends with opposing counsel because she thought he would not fight as hard for her if he liked the other attorney.

$9 Million awarded for affair

Mark Spencer Williams

“I really loved him, and I really thought he loved me,” Cynthia Shackelford said. “I had not a clue that Allan would wander. He kept telling me 'Oh, she’s just a friend. There’s no affair. I love you.”

Eight steps to take after separation & eight steps to take after divorce

Mark Spencer Williams

There are legal steps you should take even after you get divorced in North Carolina to protect yourself and your family.

Virtual visitation is an excellent option to supplement child custody arrangements

Mark Spencer Williams

The North Carolina Legislature approved a change in law in 2009 to expand the use of virtual visitation for child custody.

Tax code change allows custodial parent to revoke release of dependent exemption

Stephen Domer

A recent change in the Internal Revenue Code may benefit custodial parents with an interest in claiming an exemption for their children.

Divorce from Bed and Board: Not just a legal separation

Richard Forrest Kern

Divorce from Bed and Board, or A Mensa Et Thoro, is commonly described simply as a judicial separation. However, Divorce from Bed and Board carries several serious consequences.

Alienation of affection & criminal conversation

Mark Spencer Williams

Plaintiffs are racking up big jury verdicts in North Carolina as the Courts continue to allow lawsuits, known as heart-balm torts, to protect the sanctity of marriage.

Grandparents’ visitation & child custody rights in North Carolina

Mark Spencer Williams

Today children are more likely to be cared for by their grandparents if the parents are separated, divorced, or were never married. As family structures change, the visitation and child custody rights of grandparents has become a regular topic in the news.

Practical considerations for changing a donor’s scholarship criteria

Mark Spencer Williams

Do schools have an option to reform illegal or impractical donor terms without abusing their duties as trustee? Explore practical considerations for changing a donor's scholarship criteria.

Reducing the cost of divorce

Mark Spencer Williams

Divorce is costly in so many ways. By following these suggestions, you should be able to keep the economic costs to a minimum.

Rice Law Blog

April 15th tax deadline: What should I do if I am getting a divorce?

Voluntary termination of child support

The Mean Lawyer

$9 Million awarded for affair

Eight steps to take after separation & eight steps to take after divorce

Virtual visitation is an excellent option to supplement child custody arrangements

Tax code change allows custodial parent to revoke release of dependent exemption

Divorce from Bed and Board: Not just a legal separation

Alienation of affection & criminal conversation

Grandparents’ visitation & child custody rights in North Carolina

Practical considerations for changing a donor’s scholarship criteria

Reducing the cost of divorce

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