Problems anticipated are problems half-solved
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.
Recent posts
Divorce Negotiation: Maximize Your Influence
One thing that I try to convey to clients in family law or divorce matters is the difference between control and influence. Control is the ability to determine the outcome of a situation. In contrast, influence is the ability to affect the outcome of a...
Divorce Processes: Impact of Early Decisions
One dynamic that I see repeated in family law matters is that most families stay on the legal path that they chose at the beginning of the divorce. For instance, most couples that pick-up the sledgehammer of litigation from the beginning stay on the litigation...
Planning for College in Divorce
In my last post, I discussed the need to face the reality that sometimes divorcing parents cannot pay for college and fund their retirement. In these cases, children can frequently obtain loans to pay for their college education. In these situations, parents can...
Paying for College and Retirement in Divorce
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...
Common Law Marriage in North Carolina
My last post discussed the laws relating to unmarried domestic partners, i.e. couples who have lived together for a significant period and acted like they are married. One of the biggest misconceptions about the law of marriage in North Carolina is that there...
Is Marriage Outdated?
A new poll by Time Magazine and the Pew Center indicate that 40% of Americans believe that marriage is outdated.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.
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...
Online Legal Divorce Forms and Separation Agreements – Privacy Problems
Last week, I wrote about the need to consult an attorney prior to using an online separation agreement or divorce forms. This week, I’ll discuss another problem with these forms: Privacy. I have seen many clients that use these forms without an...
Online Legal Divorce Forms and Separation Agreements
Over the last few years, financial struggles have caused many people to look to online services for help in resolving their divorce issues. These services typically provide low cost form separation agreements that can be purchased, downloaded and then completed...