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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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.
The Three Facets of Divorce
Every divorce has three facets: emotional, financial and legal. A failure to adequately address any of the three facets will make any resolution (whether by agreement or court order) more likely to fail. A good, effective and lasting solution to divorce...
Harvard Praises Collaborative Divorce Efforts
The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School is perhaps the preeminent source for negotiation information in the United States, if not the world. This program generated Getting to Yes, one of the most widely read manuals for negotiators. So, when this...
Same Sex Couples and Child Custody
Many same sex couples dream of having children and raising them in happy families. However, unlike heterosexual couples, same sex couples face more difficult child custody issues when their relationships end. These issues are particularly vexing when a...
Waiting on Divorce
As discussed in this Washington Post article, there are a lot of couples that simply cannot afford to divorce right now. So, they are living in the same house, waiting for their financial picture to improve before moving forward. This situation presents...
Bankruptcy and Family Law – Can I File My Lawsuit?
The economic downturn has made bankruptcy a reality for a lot of people. Lost jobs and ballooning mortgage payments have made it impossible for some people to keep their heads above water. Not surprisingly, most family law attorneys have seen an increase...
Control Your Emotions, Control Your Costs
One of the biggest factors in the ultimate cost of your attorney in a family law case is your emotional control. Emotional control helps reduce your legal costs in several ways: It reduces venting time, it prevents "fighting over the silverware" and it keeps...