Problems anticipated are problems half-solved
Tré Morgan believes the more informed his clients are, the better equipped they’ll be to make decisions in their own best interest. For years, Tré has written frequently about the issues he encounters, providing his own interpretations or explanations when appropriate. If it concerns divorce, chances are Tré has written about it here. Read through for topics that feel relevant, then follow up by contacting us.
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Hard Won Wisdom
The story of Regina DeMeo as chronicled in the Washington Post this weekend is one of hard won wisdom. She was a traditional litigation divorce attorney: Get the facts and numbers, prepare the case, take it to court. That also meant largely ignoring...
16th Annual Eric Montross Father’s Day Basketball Camp Huge Success
Eric Montross (of the 1993 UNC National Championship Basketball Team) puts on a Fathers' Day basketball camp every year in Chapel Hill to raise money for the North Carolina Children's Hospital. This year was the 16th year of the camp. I have volunteered as a...
The Benefits of Conflict
Most people have negative reactions to conflict. We associate the word with fighting and arguing. So, most of us to some degree are conflict averse. That is, we try to avoid conflict when possible. It makes us...
Suze Orman Recommends Collaborative Divorce
If there is any remaining doubt about the popularity of Collaborative Divorce, it should now be put to rest. When Suze Orman and Oprah Magazine recommend it, it is officially mainstream. Suze Orman is the Queen of smart money. She knows a smart...
Marital Counseling Makes Cents
A common refrain that I hear from clients and social acquaintances is that they would have liked to try marital counseling before their separation or divorce, but they just could not afford it. With the scope of health insurance coverage narrowing and the...
Weird Divorce Settlements
On a holiday weekend, take a minute to read about these weird divorce settlements and laugh a bit.
How Much Have You Budgeted For Your Divorce?
One of the questions that draws the most blank stares from clients is "How much have you budgeted for your divorce?" As it turns out, most people have never considered the question before I ask. That makes sense; people are in a whirlwind of emotion and...
Changes to Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Law in North Carolina
With the recent 9 million dollar verdict in Guilford County, alienation of affection and criminal conversation claims have once again gained media attention. What most people do not know is that the law regarding these claims has recently changed. As background,...
New York Courts Hinder Same Sex Parents’ Rights to See Child
The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that the legal definition of "parent" does not include same sex partners that did not give birth to or provide genetic material for a child.