Today I want to talk about one of the biggest mistakes that I see people make when they are negotiating a divorce settlement with their spouse. And more often than not, this mistake happens when there is a power imbalance in the relationship. In other words, one spouse has always been the “alpha-dog” of the … Read more
Earlier this week, I posted a video on why you should hire a divorce lawyer. This fell on the heels of a post I did last week that gave 5 reasons to hire a divorce lawyer for your case. In case you missed it, here is the video and transcript. Why Should You Hire a … Read more
It is so important that you properly preserve your rights to spousal support and equitable distribution (specifically dividing up retirement accounts) BEFORE you finalize your divorce in North Carolina. That’s because in our state, the courts don’t look to see whether you have divided up your property or made arrangements for alimony before the divorce … Read more
Today wanted to share with you a quick video I put together on how to protect inherited assets from your spouse in the event you are going through a separation or divorce in North Carolina. Here is the video, followed by a transcript if you would rather read along. How to Protect Inherited Assets from … Read more
Transcript, “How to File for Divorce in Cary, North Carolina” Hey there, Jim Hart here from the Hart Law Firm. I am a divorce and family law attorney here in Cary, North Carolina, and today I want to talk to you about how to file for divorce. In North Carolina, the process of filing for … Read more
Today I shot a quick video to review why I can’t represent both spouses in a divorce situation – even if it is uncontested. Hey? Jim Hart here. I hope you’re doing well today from The Hart Law Firm. I thought I would do a quick video today this morning. I’m about to head out … Read more
When you decide to get a divorce in North Carolina, there is a right way and a wrong way to divide property. In this video, I want to show you the right way so that you won’t make the same mistake that too many North Carolinians during their separation and divorce. Hello and welcome to … Read more
Today I did a quick Facebook Live Video to discuss something that is really ticking me off lately. Let me be clear – just because you have updated beneficiary designations does NOT mean you have a good estate plan in place! Watch the whole video for my reasons why… Full Transcript – Why Beneficiary Designations … Read more