Paying for College and Retirement in Divorce

by | Dec 14, 2010 | General

Many parents make paying the expenses of their children’s college education a big priority in their divorce.  These expenses include college tuition, room and board, meal plans, books, etc…Frequently these parents have become emotionally invested in...

Is Marriage Outdated?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A new poll by Time Magazine and the Pew Center indicate that 40% of Americans believe that marriage is outdated.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...