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  • 2023
    • July
      • Does Cheating Impact Alimony in North Carolina
      • Types of Alimony: Which One is Right for Your Situation?
      • How to be Financially Prepared for Divorce
    • June
      • Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in North Carolina?
      • What's The Difference Between Divorce and Separation?
      • How Long Does A Divorce Take?
    • May
      • Navigating the Divorce Process: A Comprehensive Guide
    • April
      • How Mediation Can Save Time & Money in Your Family Law Dispute
    • March
      • The Role of a Guardian ad Litem in North Carolina Family Law Cases
    • January
      • Know the Changes to Child Support in NC That Took Effect This Year
      • New North Carolina Child Support Guidelines
  • 2022
    • December
      • What To Expect When You Meet Your Divorce Attorney
    • October
      • Is Adultery a Crime?
  • 2021
    • July
      • Don't let children be the reason for you to hold onto a failing marriage
  • 2020
    • December
      • Miller Bowles Cushing Attorney Stephanie M. Ross named a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
    • November
      • Top 10 Special Issues to Consider in Child Custody Decisions
    • September
      • Parent’s Discretion Over Parenting Time
    • August
      • Divorce from Bed and Board: Ordering One Spouse to Move out of the Marital Home
      • Adoption During Covid-19
    • July
      • Children first: talking through custody concerns during a pandemic
      • Working out child custody during the school year
      • School Breaks and Holidays during Covid-19
      • Divorcing Your Technology
      • Top 10 reasons you need to talk with a family law attorney if you have children
    • June
      • Alienation of Affection
      • Domestic Violence cases globally during lock downs
      • Miller Bowles Cushing is proud to partner with locally owned Cannon Pharmacy
      • Why You SHOULD Consider Getting Divorced for your Children's Sake
    • May
      • Miller Bowles Cushing partners discuss COVID19 Reopening Safety Measures
      • Modification of Child Custody - North Carolina Court of Appeals
    • April
      • NC Family Court Advisory Commission issues Guidelines for COVID-19 Child Custody
    • March
      • How to Choose a Divorce Mediator
      • If I have a Mediator do I also need a Lawyer?
      • How to Get the Most out of Your Family Law Mediation
    • January
      • What Is Collaborative Practice in Divorce Cases?
      • What Documents Do I Need for My Divorce?
      • What Are the Benefits of Mediation?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Miller Bowles Cushing Attorney Brett C. Holladay named a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
    • November
      • 5 Lesser Known Facts About the Mediation Process
      • Top 3 Steps to Take Before Leaving Your Spouse
    • October
      • Who Gets Custody of the Family Dog in a Divorce?
    • September
      • Divorce Mediation: The Better Way to End a Marriage in the 21st Century
      • Divorce on The Big Screen
      • “Economically Unattractive” – How a Prenup Can Help
    • May
      • Who Gets the Credit Card Points?
      • Tokyo Judge Upholds an Old Law on the Surnames of Married Couples in Japan
    • April
      • California Mother Receives Child Support Almost Fifty Years Later
      • United Kingdom Moves Towards No-Fault Divorce
    • March
      • Mediation Services in Charlotte
  • 2018
    • October
      • Who Pays for College When You’re a Divorced Parent?
      • REMINDER: Tax Law Changes Regarding Alimony Go Into Effect After December 31, 2018
      • Study Finds that 1 in 8 Divorces Are Caused by Student Loans
      • Ohio Judge Gets Creative with Child Support Cases
      • Is Divorce Contagious?
    • July
      • Prenups Are Becoming More Popular With Millennials
    • June
      • Preserving Evidence Using "No-Spoliation" Letters
      • Financial Considerations for Unmarried Couples
      • Russian Oligarch Fights in England Court for Fate of $500 Million Yacht
      • Tracking Devices
      • 30-Year-Old Man Evicted from His Parents’ Home in New York
    • April
      • Russell Crowe Raises Money for Charity & Alimony in Superstar Divorce Auction
    • March
      • Charlotte Family Law Attorney Chris Miller Certified as Family Financial Mediator
      • Claims for Retroactive Child Support
    • February
      • Birds Get Divorced Too
      • "The Divorce Capital of Every State" - What You Need to Know
      • What Do I Need to Know About Prospective & Retroactive Child Support?
    • January
      • What Happens to the Engagement Ring?
      • Study on Prairie Voles shows Similarities to Human Relationships
      • New Tax Law Eliminates Alimony Deduction
  • 2017
    • December
      • New Law Allows for Modification of a Domestic Violence Order of Protection
    • November
      • Proposed Tax Reform Bill Eliminates Alimony Tax Deduction
    • October
      • Public Records and Privacy in Family Law Cases
      • $1.3 Billion British Estate Hangs on Whether Parties Ever Married
      • North Carolina Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Claims
      • Sesame Street Attempts to Help Children Understand “Blended Families”
    • September
      • Divorce Rates by Occupation
    • June
      • Divorce Numbers in Mecklenburg County are Down While Marriages are Up
    • May
      • Divorce Couple Continues Family Portraits with Son
    • April
      • Who Gets the Family Pet After Divorce?
      • Swedish Hotel Provides Refunds for Divorce Couples
    • March
      • Study Finds Link Between Appearance and Likelihood for Divorce
    • February
      • Chris Miller Again Named "Legal Elite"
      • Husband Sues Uber for Alerting Wife of Affair
      • Your Rights to Information About Your Child
    • January
      • Hearsay in Child Custody Cases
      • What does Joint Custody really mean in North Carolina law?
  • 2016
    • November
      • Israeli Spouses that Refuse to Divorce May Now Face Jail
    • October
      • Miller Bowles Cushing and Brett Holladay Honored By Safe Alliance
      • Grandparent and Non-Parent Custody Rights
      • Divorce Debuts on HBO
      • First Baby Born to Three Biological Parents
    • September
      • New Study Points to Cyclical Divorce
    • August
      • Back to School Child Custody Considerations
    • July
      • Can an Estranged or Former Spouse Collect Under a Will?
      • Do Not Forget the Servicemembers Affidavit!
    • June
      • Website Now Allows People to Crowdfund Their Divorce
    • May
      • Divorce Diets
      • Imputing Income for North Carolina Child Support
    • April
      • Many Israeli Women are Fighting for the Right to Divorce
      • Panama Papers Leak Shows How the Uber-Wealthy Hide Assets During Divorce
    • March
      • Study Highlights Changing Attitudes about Marriage and Divorce
      • Attorney Stephanie Ross Honored as "10 Best in Client Satisfaction"
      • Pilot Threatens to Crash Plane Over Marital Problems - What to Do When Your Spouse Makes Threats
      • South Carolina House Judiciary Committee Proposes Repeal of Antiquated Family Laws
    • February
      • Amendments to Birth Certificates
    • January
      • Tax Season - What Does It Mean If You Are Going Through Divorce?
  • 2015
    • December
      • New Hampshire Couple Unable to Undo Divorce
      • Rabbi Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Coercing Religious Divorces
      • Experienced Attorney Joins Miller Bowles Cushing
      • Former Co-Host of The View Loses Maternity Case
    • November
      • Can My Child Testify in Court?
      • Premarital Agreement - What it Can and Cannot Do for You
      • What Are the Requirements for a Complaint for Absolute Divorce?
    • October
      • Peremptory Trial Requests
      • Service of a Lawsuit
      • Bride's Father Surprises Stepfather on Wedding Day
    • September
      • Renewing a Domestic Violence Protective Order
      • Pope Francis Streamlines Annulment Process
      • #DivorceSelfie Goes Viral
    • July
      • Waiver of Child Custody Mediation
      • Will Iconic TV Figures Divorce?
      • Russian Billionaire's Divorce Payout Reduced by Swedish Court
    • June
      • Child Support and Health Insurance
      • Mother Accused of Killing 2 Children Embroiled in Custody Dispute
      • NC House Bill Could Change Domestic Violence in the Courts
      • Child Custody and Summer Break
      • Is Your Estate Prepared?
    • May
      • Be Sure to Check Your Local Rules!
      • What are Ex Parte Communications?
      • Marital Property Presumption
    • April
      • Is Entering My Prior Property a Criminal Act?
      • MBL, Chris Miller, and Brett Holladay Honored at 2nd Annual Barrister's Ball
      • NY Judge Allows Service of Divorce Lawsuit on Facebook
      • Can I Resume My Maiden Name After Divorce?
    • March
      • Divorce and Your Health Insurance
      • The Interplay between Child Custody and Child Support
      • Child Custody Exchanges
      • The North Carolina Child Support Guidelines
      • Child Custody Parenting Rules
    • February
      • Who Pays for College for My Child?
      • NJ Fathers Challenge Constitutionality of "Best Interests of the Child"
    • January
      • Child Custody Decison-Making Authority
      • When Will My Child Support End?
      • Is An Offer for Settlement Admissible in Court?
  • 2014
    • December
      • JSC - What is It?
      • Do Half of All Marriages Really End in Divorce?
      • MBL Partner in WCCB News Feature
    • November
      • One Billion Dollar Divorce Payout Is Not Enough?
      • The Equitable Distribution 3 Step Process
      • North Carolina Family Court
    • October
      • Divorce in the Digital Age
      • Emergency Child Custody
      • Is Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal in North Carolina?
      • Be Sure to Insure Your Future
      • Enforcing and Modifying Family Court Orders Entered in Another State
    • September
      • Put It in Writing!
      • Divorce Hotel: A New Divorce Package
      • Child Support Payment Methods
      • Breaking a Court Order
    • August
      • Changes to North Carolina Constitutional Challenges
      • Pre-Nups, Not Just for the Rich and Famous
      • Back to School - Are You Ready?
      • Is Permanent Child Support Really "Permanent"?
    • July
      • Do Daughters Lead to Divorce? Not Exactly, Says Duke University Study
      • North Carolina County's "Operation Support Your Child" a Success
      • Chris Miller Appointed to Mecklenburg Co. CLE Committee
      • Domestic Violence Protective Orders
    • June
      • North Carolina Parent Education and Custody Mediation
      • North Carolina Superior Court Judge Rules Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Unconstitutional
      • North Carolina to Eliminate Family Court?
      • North Carolina - How We Compare to Other States' Separation Period Before Divorce
    • May
      • Modern Divorce Can Be A Reason to Party
      • Miller Bowles Cushing Hires New Associate Attorney
      • Miller Bowles Cushing Partner Honored with Commitment to Justice Award for 3rd Consecutive Year
    • March
      • Charlotte Wills, Living Wills, and Healthcare Power of Attorney Documents for Less Than Disney?
      • Mecklenburg County Child Support Cases - Which Financial Affidavit Do I File?
    • February
      • Connect With Miller Bowles Cushing!
      • LGBT Family Laws in North Carolina - What To Consider
      • Full Disclosure - Why Telling Your Attorney EVERYTHING Is Critical in Charlotte Divorce Cases
    • January
      • Meet Your Miller Bowles Cushing Team Members Tessa Ledford and Heather Heady
      • Financial Infidelity in North Carolina Divorce Law
  • 2013
    • September
      • Lawyer: Sexual Addiction in Charlotte Divorce Cases
      • Are You Entitled to Alimony in North Carolina? Charlotte Divorce Lawyers Help Answer Your Question
      • Internet Addiction in Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Actions?
      • Charlotte Family Law and Divorce Attorney Weighs in on Zimmerman Divorce Filings
      • Charlotte Divorce Attorney Representation for Contempt Hearings
    • August
      • NC Domestic Violence Law Change Helps Victims
      • Who's Your Daddy? - How Paternity Effects Child Support and Child Custody in North Carolina
    • July
      • Miller Bowles Cushing Founding Partner Completes the Nike Half Marathon in Washington, D.C.
    • June
      • The Healthy Marriage Act - Will It Soon Be Even Harder to Divorce in North Carolina?
      • Wedlocked - Divorce Equality Next Step for Gay Rights
    • January
      • Year-Round School in North Carolina - Will it Affect Your Custody Order?
  • 2012
    • September
      • Miller Bowles Cushing Welcomes Attorney Jennifer Paternostro to Family Law Practice
    • August
      • Careless Use of Social Media Can Damage Your North Carolina Divorce Case
    • April
      • Chris Miller Awarded "Commitment to Justice" Award by United Family Services
    • January
      • Pre-Divorce Planning - What You Should Consider
  • 2011
    • December
      • When Holidays Aren't So Jolly
      • New North Carolina Child Support Guidelines
      • Why Should I Have a Will?
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