Divorce

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What Happens When Your Divorce Goes to Trial

By Amanda Speights / July 25, 2019 /

During a trial, your lawyer will prepare documents, witnesses, and evidence and present a convincing case to a judge as to why you should receive what you’re asking for in the divorce settlement.

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How to Face a Divorce Later in Life
or After a Long Marriage

By Amanda Speights / April 2, 2019 / Comments Off on How to Face a Divorce Later in Life
or After a Long Marriage

Couples who divorce after a long marriage often split up for the same reasons that younger couples do. Things like infidelity, money troubles, regrets about past decisions, or even because they simply no longer get along together often lead to divorce for people over 50.

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Can I Change My Child’s Last Name After a Divorce?

By Amanda Speights / September 6, 2018 /

Although more hyphenated last names have been used in recent years, the overwhelming majority of children born in the United States tend to take their father’s last name.

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6 Reasons Couples End Their Marriages

By Amanda Speights / June 8, 2018 /

Every marriage has its challenges. Some of these are very unique. Others are not. While some couples do manage to work their way through things and stay together, many marriages simply end.

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The Pitfalls of Adding Your Spouse’s Name to Pre-Marital Property

By Archie Speights / May 17, 2018 /

As a divorce attorney, we encounter the following scenario all too often: You received an inheritance and purchased your dream home in Cherokee County. Later, you met your dream spouse and got married.

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The Divorce Process Starts with Stating Your Intentions

By Amanda Speights / December 9, 2017 /

No one gets married with the idea that they will eventually divorce, but you could find yourself staring this situation in the face at some point.

With so many challenges associated with the divorce process, you need to have a clear idea of your legal rights from the start.

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Six Tips For a Quicker Divorce

By Amanda Speights / July 6, 2017 / Comments Off on Six Tips For a Quicker Divorce

The decision has been made. A divorce it is. Now how do you accomplish that as quickly as possible? Many family law cases take months or even years to finalize. It does not have to be that way. If you want to file for divorce, and you want it to be over as soon as possible so you can move on with your life, you have options.

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Probable Cause Versus Reasonable Suspicion

By Archie Speights / June 16, 2017 /

One question that many people have when they are pulled over by police officers is whether the stop was lawful or not. If you are facing one of these situations, such as in a drunk driving stop, you need to learn about the differences between reasonable suspicion and probable cause.

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