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Valentine’s Day – Have You Lost That Loving Feeling?

Does Valentine’s Day Make You Want a Divorce? Expectations Do our high expectations for Valentine’s Day push us to Divorce? We expect that...

2019 Child Custody Mediation Dates

Mark Spencer Williams

The following dates have been released from the Custody Mediation Office for child custody mediations in 2019 for New Hanover County. NEW HANOVER COUNTY ...

Hurricanes and North Carolina Law

Mark Spencer Williams

The Law and Hurricanes As you would expect of a state that seems to have a bullseye painted on it for hurricanes, the appellate case...

Hurricane Florence “Flo”

Mark Spencer Williams

Hurricane Florence — Child Custody & Visitation Clients have called to inquire about their duties and responsibilities with respect to child custody during Hurricane Florence....

Watson v. Watson, N.C. App. , COA17-899 (2018)

Mark Spencer Williams

Dwight Watson and Gurtha Watson were married in November 1989 They separated from each other in October 2009 but did not file a court action until...

Courtesy and Respect Goes a Long Way In Handling a Divorce

Mark Spencer Williams

Breaking News of the Separation Courtesy and respect goes a long way in your favor in handling a divorce. When possible, its better to let...

If I Get a Divorce, Will My Spouse Get Part of my Personal Injury Settlement?

Mark Spencer Williams

Personal injury settlements are reached as a result of a car accident, work accident, medical malpractice or other claim. They are personal because they are related...

Dividing Stock Options in Divorce

Mark Spencer Williams

When dividing stock options in divorce, it is important to properly value, classify and distribute them to maximize the money for your client. What are...