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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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Want to Save Money on Legal Fees? Negotiate Early.

This is a very common scenario in family law cases: The parties enter litigation when someone files a lawsuit. The lawsuit begins an endless stream of legal pleadings, court appearances, document preparation, depositions and all of the other parts of litigation that...

Proof that Ugly Divorces are Bad for Your Health

I have been on my soapbox for a long time about the terrible and often hidden effects of ugly divorces. Now science is making my point for me. This Newsweek article explains how a divorce can affect a person's health. The case for collaborative law, mediation and...

How to Reach a Truly Valuable Separation Agreement

A wise man once told me "If a man's handshake is no good, neither is his signature." This a brilliantly succinct way of stating what many family law clients and lawyers ignore: An agreement is worth no more than the parties' intent to live up to it. Actually, this...

What’s It Like to Go to Court? See For Yourself.

One of the biggest decisions that any family law client will have to make is whether they want to accept the negotiated resolution that is available or take their chances in court.No one can make that decision for you. Your attorney should provide you with all of the...

How to Prepare for Your First Meeting With Your Lawyer

Many clients are completely overwhelmed by their first meeting with a family lawyer. They are frequently emotionally distraught by the potential end of their marriage, scared by the possibility of losing control over their children, afraid of their economic future or...

What About the Dog?

Of all the property that has to be divided in a divorce, the property that tends to stir the most emotion is a pet. I am a dog guy (I own two big dopes) and I get it. I don't ever want to give up my dogs. But, many clients are shocked to find out that the dog is...

Family Law Research DIY

If you want to investigate North Carolina family law on your own, you can find most of the rules that the legislature has made for family law cases on the North Carolina General Assembly's website. As an important side note, you should know that each of these rules...

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Is Your Lawyer a Skilled Negotiator?

If you are in the market for an attorney to help you with a family law matter, then you need to make sure that the attorneys you are considering are skilled negotiators. This is true for alimony, post-separation support, child custody, child support, equitable...