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Person signing legal documents for name change after divorce in North Carolina

There are several reasons you may want to pursue a name change after divorce. You may have a practical motive, like maintaining consistency in your legal documents, or more personal ones, such as getting closure or severing ties with your former life. Whatever your motivation, you’ll need to understand the…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

Child clinging to parent during custody conflict, showing signs of parental alienation

Do you know or suspect that your ex is trying to turn your child against you? That kind of behavior can affect your child’s well-being and permanently damage your relationship. You might feel stuck or unsure of what to do next. But you don’t have to handle it alone. An…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

Child Protective Services worker speaking with mother and child during CPS investigation in North Carolina home.

Are you feeling blindsided and overwhelmed since a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker showed up at your door in North Carolina? Here’s what you need to know about what to expect, your rights as a parent or caregiver, and how a family law attorney can help. Initial CPS Contact: What…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

Child custody lawyer reviewing documents with a client before a custody hearing in North Carolina

Custody proceedings can be emotional and stressful. Preparing for a child custody hearing in North Carolina is crucial. A child custody lawyer can help you understand what to expect and what to do before going to court. While child custody laws are complex, North Carolina’s primary goal is to arrange…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

Papers about annulment, ring and a gavel.

An annulment is a legal process resulting in a court order voiding a couple’s marriage. Legally, an annulled marriage never existed. Annulment is an alternative to divorce, which dissolves a marriage but does not erase it. To obtain an annulment, either partner must file an annulment petition and provide evidence to…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

Happy family with down syndrome son at the table, having breakfast.

Divorcing parents who have a special needs child should work toward a joint child custody agreement that provides their child with the best ongoing emotional and financial support they can provide. Without an agreement, the judge presiding over your divorce will make decisions according to what they see as your…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

Child support payments are often among the most contentious issues in a divorce. Even in high-income families, it’s not unusual for there to be disagreements on what one parent should be paying the other to meet their children’s needs. Standard child support formulas do not apply to high-income cases, though….

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation

Divorce is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be a vicious fight. To protect your emotional health and control expenses, it is vital for you and your spouse to find the proper civil approach to your divorce. Collaborative divorce and mediation provide alternatives to litigating your divorce. Which approach is…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

How Domestic Violence Affects Families in North Carolina

In addition to the immediate physical and emotional harm inflicted on the victim, domestic violence causes trauma and psychological damage to all involved. Abuse in the home can have a long-lasting impact on the whole family. Charles R. Ullman & Associates is a leading family law firm in Raleigh dedicated to…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.

Using Power of Attorney to File for Divorce in North Carolina

In some exceptional cases, an incapacitated person might need to pursue a divorce in North Carolina with the assistance of an agent assigned power of attorney to act for them. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document allowing a principal to grant powers to an agent or attorney-in-fact…

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Charles Ullman & Associates provides you respected, experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys. You can trust us to help you through the legal process efficiently and effectively so you can transition to the next phase of your life. Our community involvement reaches beyond charitable support of important causes. We launched our own movement in Fraternities4Family and provide scholarships to able students in need.