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.
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What Divorce Attorneys (and Clients) Should Learn From Dr. Seuss
I've got young kids and there are no books I enjoy reading to them more than Dr. Seuss. The lessons, philosophy and morality packed into each of his stories is truly genius. I recently read the read The Zax again and was reminded how apropos it was for a divorce...
Blame is Big in Marriage and Divorce
Blame is a big dynamic in both marriage and divorce. And yet, it almost never moves clients towards their goals. Brené Brown (yes, I am a special fan of hers simply for the use of the accent in her name) does a great job of breaking blame down into what it is at...
Your Day in Family Court May Not Be What You Expect
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 your day...
Being Tough in Divorce
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 toughness, people are frequently...
Move Towards Alimony Formulas in North Carolina?
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
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...
The Problem With Buying a House During Your Divorce
One situation that comes up with some regularity for a divorce attorney is when a client puts an offer on a house before their divorce issues are resolved. These clients unwittingly place themselves in a very difficult position. An Offer to Purchase, if accepted,...
Shared Parenting Bill in North Carolina Senate
Custody disputes have been highly problematic for clients, attorneys and the courts for a long time. They are emotionally charged trials with often little evidence that points clearly towards one parent or the other as being a better option. So, judges are left to...
The Benefits of Divorce Coaches in Collaborative Divorce
One of the most value added benefits of collaborative divorce is the use of divorce coaches. But, it is also the least understood of the professional roles in the Collaborative Divorce process. Clients typically see the value that the financial neutral and child...