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Introduction to Custody
Written by Danielle Walle. THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES ABOUT PARENTING PLANS AND THE MYRIAD OPTIONS THAT EXIST FOR PARENTS. Future installments will outline options in greater depth and detail. Sometimes, it [...]
Can I Recover Attorney Fees if I Win My Case?
By: Keith Manning Rivenbark Almost every client will ask the same question at the start of any litigation, “can I recover attorney fees?” The choice to pursue litigation may hinge upon how much a [...]
How Do I Receive a Portion of My Spouses Retirement? – written by Attorney Julia Stage.
I cannot tell you how many times I have heard a client say, “I don’t want ½ of her retirement because I don’t want to pay taxes!” Good news – if you are dividing [...]
2022 annual Masters Party
Marcellino & Tyson hosted our 2022 annual Masters Party April 7th at El Thrifty. We had a wonderful time watching the tournament and raising money to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte. [...]
Is an Operating Agreement Required for North Carolina LLCs?
The answer is technically No, but we’ll get to that. Before we get to the matter at hand, you should know that it’s fairly easy to create an LLC in North Carolina. Once you’ve [...]
Understanding Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
Do you know if you have short-term disability (STD) or long-term disability (LTD) benefits through your job? If so, do you know what these disability benefits cover? Both STD and LTD group benefit plans [...]
NEW LAW ENDS REQUIRED ARBITRATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.” The new law amends the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) to prohibit the [...]
Three Lessons from The Denial of Severance Benefits in Soto V. Disney
DISNEY SEVERANCE PAY PLAN In a recent decision, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that a long-time Disney employee was not entitled to severance benefits where the reason for her termination was her [...]
When Can I Modify Child Support?
This is a question that my colleagues and I get asked often – unfortunately, the answer is not that simple: 3 years. By law, you can have your child support reviewed every 3 years. [...]
How to get a divorce in North Carolina
Most people want to get a simple divorce in North Carolina. They want a divorce that is fast, easy, and cheap. For people who have no assets, no children, and have been married for [...]
And Just Like That… You Left Money to Your Ex-Spouse
And Just Like That …. You Accidentally Left Money to Your Ex-Spouse: Three Ways You Might Unintentionally Leave Your Former Spouse Assets After Divorce Yes, we confess we’re excited about the “Sex and [...]
Andria Marquez Promoted to Partner
We are proud to announce Attorney Andria Marquez has been promoted to Partner! Andria joined the Firm over four years ago, helping to build our family law practice! Congratulations Andria, we are so excited [...]