iPad and iPhone Dangers in Family Law

by Tre Morgan | Sep 15, 2016 | Children's Issues in Divorce, Communication, Divorce, General, General Family Law, Privacy, Protecting Kids

Technology is great.  Information sharing and syncing across your devices is great. But, more than one problem has arisen when kids, spouses or ex-spouses see texts, emails or photos that were not intended for them due to technology. Sometimes, this happens when kids...

Attorneys as Peacemakers; Or, Why I Do What I Do

by Tre Morgan | Jun 30, 2016 | Collaborative Divorce, General, Negotiation, Protecting Kids

This Tedx video by David Hoffman explains why I do what I do at least as well or better than I can. It is powerful for me and hopefully for others. And, I think it explains the intellectual, professional and emotional journey for those layers who have chosen to be...

Your Day in Family Court May Not Be What You Expect

by Tre Morgan | Mar 21, 2016 | Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, General, General Family Law

Reading a recent blog post from the UNC School of Government reminded me that people frequently have misconceptions about what their day in family court will accomplish for them. The post discusses legal authority for a judge’s ability to limit the length of...

Being Tough in Divorce

by Tre Morgan | Mar 15, 2016 | Collaborative Divorce, Communication, Divorce, General, Negotiation, Separation Agreements

What does it mean to be tough? In divorce, most people (including many lawyers) believe that it means “sticking to your guns”, never compromising, issuing the bigger threats, puffing more, “big talk”, using intimidation. In the name of...

Move Towards Alimony Formulas in North Carolina?

by Tre Morgan | Mar 9, 2016 | Alimony, Divorce, Financial Issues, General, Negotiation, Separation Agreements

At least in North Carolina, alimony (including post-separation support (PSS)) is one of the least predictable outcomes in family law.  There are 15 factors listed in the alimony statute that must be considered, plus a catch all factor.  Once those factors have been...

Divorce Negotiation: Don’t Look for Bandaids for Your Headache

by Tre Morgan | Jan 20, 2016 | General

In family law cases, money is an issue. Whether a couple is wealthy or struggling, very few divorcing couples feel that there is plenty to go around when negotiating their divorce solution.  There is almost always a sense of scarcity.  Sometimes that feeling of...