Feb.17.2023 By Tonya Graser Smith

“We’re goin’ to the ar-bi-tra-tion and we are gonna get di-vooo-oorrr-cccedd” (to the tune of “Going to the Chapel”)

By Tonya Graser Smith The biggest common confusion in divorce in North Carolina is that there’s a difference between the divorce itself (the legal termination of the marriage) and divorce-related issues such as child support and equitable distribution.  In fact,...

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Feb.13.2023 By Tonya Graser Smith

How is Arbitration linked to Valentine’s Day?  And how to use Arbitration in your Divorce.

By Tonya Graser Smith As a family law attorney, when I schedule court dates for clients, I try to stay away, if possible, from taking a client to court on Valentine’s Day.  Or for that matter, stay away from taking...

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Dec.29.2022 By Tonya Graser Smith

New Year, New Child Support Laws – See How Families Will Benefit

By Tonya Graser Smith The new year always brings new laws and regulations. In 2023, several changes to North Carolina’s child support rules will be implemented. As the year winds down, our firm is working to notify both current and...

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Jun.29.2020

Civil Contempt, Criminal Contempt, and Motions to Show Cause

In this episode of Law Talk, Tonya Graser Smith joins Bill Powers in a discussion regarding the differences between Criminal and Civil Contempt, possible penalties and sanctions for each, and the real-world application of the NC family laws to disputes.

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Jun.4.2020

Tonya writes about Coronavirus and child and spousal support for Kiplinger

If you are suffering financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, don’t wait. Take action ASAP. Here’s where to start and what to do until your income bounces back. Read full article here. -Tonya

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