More couples are opting for ‘collaborative divorces,’ which keep sensitive details out of court records; new electronic access adds pressure to privacy issue…
READ MOREBy 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,...
READ MOREBy 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...
READ MOREBy 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...
READ MOREIn 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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