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  • 2024
    • November
      • When an Engagement Ends, Who Gets the Ring?
    • October
      • Tips for communicating with a difficult ex
    • September
      • Understanding the Rights of Biological Fathers in the South Carolina Adoption Process
      • Mediation and Arbitration in Equitable Distribution Cases
      • How Can I Protect My Special Needs Loved One’s Future Through Estate Planning?
    • August
      • The Role of a Parenting Coordinator in a Custody Case
    • July
      • Social Media and Divorce
    • June
      • What Does Succession Planning Entail?
      • When is Marital Misconduct Relevant in North Carolina?
    • May
      • What’s in a Name?
    • April
      • Essential Questions to Ask When Writing a Last Will and Testament
      • Parentage and Assisted Reproduction in North Carolina
    • March
      • Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
      • Understanding Child Support Modification in South Carolina: Navigating Changes in Life Circumstances
      • What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce?
    • February
      • Preparing for your first meeting with a family law attorney
      • From Boardroom to Breakup - Managing Business Assets in Divorce
      • Collins Family & Elder Law Group Featured in Forbes and Fortune Magazine
      • Creating a Positive Co-Parenting Relationship After Divorce
    • January
      • Family Law Appeals
      • You’re Ready for a Divorce — Now What?
      • Untangling Heartstrings: Navigating Pet Custody in North Carolina Divorces
  • 2023
    • December
      • Demystifying Child Support in South Carolina: Understanding the Guidelines and Calculations
      • Five Estate Planning Mistakes People Make in Their Fifties & Sixties
    • November
      • Establishing Paternity: Why it Matters for Fathers’ Rights
      • Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting of Our New Office in Greenville!
      • What Should Be Included in an Estate Plan?
    • October
      • Celebrating Our Achievements in Charlotte's Best 2023
      • Child Support and College Expenses: Understanding Your Obligations
      • When is the Best Time to Talk to Your Parents About Their Estate Plan?
      • Navigating the Probate Process in North Carolina
    • August
      • North Carolina Domestic Violence Protective Orders
      • Divorce and Property Division: Protecting Your Assets
      • Child Custody and Back to School in North & South Carolina
    • July
      • Relocation and Custody Orders
    • June
      • Collaborative Divorce v. Litigation: Which Is Right for You?
      • High Asset Divorce: Protecting Your Wealth
      • Child Custody and Visitation: How to Protect Your Relationship With Your Children
    • April
      • Child Support and Inflation: Things to Consider
    • March
      • Summer Vacation Tips and Child Custody Disputes?
  • 2022
    • October
      • Guardian Ad Litem Attorneys in North Carolina
    • August
      • What Is Elder Law and What Do Certified Elder Law Attorneys Do?
    • May
      • How Will A Disability Affect My Divorce
  • 2021
    • October
      • Rights of Unmarried Fathers
    • September
      • 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Elder Care Attorney
      • What Is an Uncontested Divorce?
      • Important Help for Fathers to Win Child Custody
      • Civil Unions vs. Same-Sex Marriage: All You Need to Know
    • July
      • How to Get a Court Order for Child Support
    • February
      • Landmark Decision: Constitutionality of 50B’s Exclusion of Same-Sex Dating Partners
    • January
      • Five Mistakes to Avoid in Life After Divorce for Men
      • The Stages of Emotional Affairs
      • How to Tell Your Kids You’re Getting a Divorce
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Happens If a Spouse Does Not Respond to Divorce Papers?
    • October
      • Divorce and Separate Bank Accounts: Is My Money Safe?
      • Do I Pay Child Support If I’m Unemployed?
      • Understanding a Divorce Decree
    • September
      • Five Stages of Divorce
      • How Do I Get My License Back If I Owe Child Support?
      • Why People Have Emotional Affairs
    • August
      • New Age Nesting
      • Do Empty Nesters Get Divorced?
      • The Right Fit
    • July
      • Suing a Parent for Child Support?
      • Why Is Divorce More Difficult for Men than Women?
      • Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting: Pros & Cons
      • North Carolina Postnuptial Agreement Laws
      • Navigating Divorce During Coronavirus
      • Signs You’re Married to a Narcissist
      • Is COVID-19 Causing an Increase in Divorce Filings?
      • How to Prove You Are the Best Parent in NC and SC Courts
      • What to Know About Alienation of Affection in North Carolina
      • Can I Take My Child If I Leave my Husband in NC or SC
      • NC Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
    • June
      • Life After Divorce for Women
      • UCCJEA, International Custody Order
    • April
      • Pandemic Parenting
  • 2019
    • March
      • Collins Family & Elder Law Group New Office in Weddington, NC
      • Collaborative Divorce Benefits
      • Attorney Watts Wins Big in Court of Appeals
      • Tax Consequences in a Divorce
      • Stay Connected With Collins Family & Elder Law Group
      • Child Custody: Tips on What to Do
      • Child Custody: What Not to Do
    • February
      • The Basics of Domestic Violence
      • Changing Surname After Divorce
      • How to Obtain an Absolute Divorce in North Carolina
      • Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage
      • Will the Court Consider Alimony or Child Support?
      • Equitable Distribution: Dividing Property
      • Property Types Involved in Property Division
      • Interference by Others in the Marriage
      • Social Security & Disability Benefits for Ex-Spouse
      • Termination of Parental Rights
      • Divorce Spike at Year's Beginning
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