Is Marriage Outdated?

by | Nov 30, 2010 | General

A new poll by Time Magazine and the Pew Center indicate that 40% of Americans believe that marriage is outdated.  According to the article, in 1978, when divorce rates were higher than they are today, only 25% of us believed that marriage was antiquated. ...

Announcing the Law Office of Randolph Morgan III, P.A.

by | Nov 12, 2010 | General

I am happy to announce that as of Monday, November 15, 2010, I will be practicing as the Law Office of Randolph Morgan III, P.A.  I am also excited to announce that I am now a participating member of the Separating Together collaborative practice group.  My...

Early Days of Divorce Are Crucial

by | Sep 23, 2010 | General

The way that a couple handles the earliest days of their divorce play a crucial role in how their divorce plays out.  If the days and weeks right after one spouse breaks the news of a desired divorce are not handled properly, then the couple all but assures...

The Law of Collaborative Divorce in North Carolina

by | Sep 14, 2010 | General

Some family lawyers and clients think of Collaborative Divorce as being a non-legal process.  In fact, one of the biggest misconceptions about Collaborative Divorce is that it is an extra-legal or non-law based process. That may be true in some...

Weather Related Divorces

by | Aug 25, 2010 | General

As chronicled in this recent article, the trauma of Hurricane Katrina may well have played a role in an increased divorce rate for Katrina survivors and refugees.  While the weather may not have caused divorces, the tragedy experienced by many people may have...

Permanent Separation

by | Aug 17, 2010 | General

Due mostly to financial realities, many couples are choosing to separate, but never get divorced.  As this article from MSNBC and the New York Times shows, “permanent separations” are becoming more popular.  I see a number of clients that have...