by Jamie Hester | Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
We’ve previously written about how courts use a “best interests of the child” standard to determine which parent is awarded custody. However, the rules are different when someone other than a parent wants custody of a child. Often grandparents are raising a...
by Jamie Hester | Mar 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last week, you read our blog about Separation Agreement and Property Settlement. So, how does Separation Agreement differ from a court order? The main difference is that a court order is enforced by filing a motion for criminal or civil contempt while a Separation...
by Jamie Hester | Mar 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Married couples who are separating do not need to go to court to determine how marital claims (such as child custody, child support, alimony, post-separation support, and equitable distribution) will be resolved. In North Carolina married parties can sign a contract...
by Jamie Hester | Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Your daughter just turned 18 and you’re excited about the transition for her into becoming a successful, self-supporting young adult. She has been accepted to the college of her dreams and is studying to be a nurse. This spring, she’s spending her break with her...
by Jamie Hester | Jan 5, 2017 | Family Law
For those of you with grandparents or parents in a nursing home, the federal rules for the nursing home facilities have been revised. The new regulations will take effect over the next three years. We believe you will find these revisions will benefit your loved one....
