Family Law Q&A – Part III

Aug 28 2020 | Courtney Smith

Family Law Q&A - Part III Family law Q&A with Courtney Smith, Charlotte Family Law Specialist with Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen. Question: How much does a lawyer cost for a custody case? Answer: Typically family law attorneys charge for t...

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Family Law Q&A – Part II

Aug 24 2020 | Courtney Smith

Family Law Q&A - Part II Family law Q&A with Courtney Smith, Charlotte Family Law Specialist with Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen. Question: My 15 year-old daughter is pregnant and the father of the child has not been in the picture for 8 months. My daughter...

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Family Law Q&A – Part I

Aug 17 2020 | Courtney Smith

Family Law Q&A - Part I Family law Q&A with Courtney Smith, Charlotte Family Law Specialist with Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen. Question: How do you determine marital equity in a house I owned prior to marriage? I bought my house in 2003. I go...

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Third Party / Non-Parent Custody

Oct 25 2019 | Courtney Smith

Third Party / Non-Parent Custody According to the North Carolina General Statutes, a custody action may be initiated by any “parent, relative, or other person, agency, organization, or institution claiming the right to custody of a minor child.” N.C.G.S...

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Local Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence

Oct 22 2019 | Courtney Smith

Local Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence I have come to notice a trend among victims of domestic violence; most people I meet with who are experiencing domestic violence, whether male or female, tend to minimize the seriousness of the situation. Time and time again...

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Same-Sex Couples

Oct 17 2019 | Courtney Smith

Same-Sex CouplesIn 2014, the Fourth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals struck down a ruling that banned gay marriage. This ruling was then presented to the Supreme Court for review, however the Court denied review. Accordingly, the Fourth Circuit's opinion holding that a ban...

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How to Craft a Great Holiday Visitation Schedule

Oct 15 2019 | Courtney Smith

How to Craft a Great Holiday Visitation Schedule In coming up with a schedule for how to share time with your children over the holidays, don't assume that there is a rubber stamp to be applied to the situation. Many attorneys fall into the habit of pushing the same...

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My Ex is Crazy! Tips for Handling Divorce and Co-Parenting with a High Conflict Ex-Spouse

Oct 09 2019 | Courtney Smith

My Ex is Crazy! Tips for Handling Divorce and Co-Parenting with a High Conflict Ex-Spouse Dealing with issues like divorce, child support, and child custody are difficult enough, but throw in a high-conflict ex-spouse, and the situation can become a constant, stressful nig...

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FAQ- Separation Agreements

Oct 07 2019 | Courtney Smith

FAQ- Separation Agreements Frequently Asked Questions about Separation Agreements What is the difference between a separation agreement/contract and a court order? A contract is a private agreement made between two or more parties which is not ever signe...

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Abusive Relationships

Oct 02 2019 | Courtney Smith

Abusive Relationships If you are anything like me, you probably watched the video of Ray Rice punching Janay Palmer in the face and cringed with anger and sadness. I was shocked by the brutality of it. And when I thought it couldn't get any worse, I heard the part of...

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