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A Child's Voice: Part II Last week, we addressed the importance of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and the process of volunteering to become one. In the final installment of our two-part series, we will discuss how a GAL may be involved in a child custody case...

A Child's Voice: Part I In a two-part series, we will be discussing what a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is, the importance of a GAL's role, and the impact a GAL can have on a domestic case. A GAL is an individual that volunteers to serve abused and/or neglected children by...

Social Media: How it Can Impact a Family Law Case In this day and age, most people have at least one form of social media. Most commonly, personal social media accounts are used to stay connected with loved ones by regularly sharing photos and life updates. Due to the...

Creating an Updated Estate Plan This week, our friends at PNC Wealth Management provided valuable insight on how best to create an updated estate plan while going through major life changes, such as marriage or divorce. In the article linked below, PNC explains that...

Defining "Condonation"  During a separation, spouses may accuse one another of acts of marital misconduct. In Chapter 50 of the North Carolina General Statutes, there is a list of actions that could constitute marital misconduct if committed by a spouse. Below are a...

There are many things that can cause a person to end a marriage. It is important to know that a spouse may have grounds to allege abandonment if her spouse has reasons for leaving that fall within certain parameters.  In North Carolina, for it to be considered spousal...

Hatcher Law Group, P.C. announced today that three of its Charlotte-based attorneys have been recognized in the 27th edition of The Best Lawyers in America©—the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world.  Hatcher Law Group partners, J. Gregory...

Dividing Up Retirement Benefits  Retirement should be some of the most relaxing and happy years of a person’s life. No one should have to worry about what may happen to their retirement savings and benefits should they go through a divorce. When going through a...

Hatcher Law Group recently donated some brand-new children’s backpacks to Classroom Central, a non-profit in Charlotte that provides school supplies to students and teachers in underserved communities.  While the coming school year may look a little different than...

On Tuesday, the Family Court Advisory Commission released an updated list of Custody and Visitation Recommendations During COVID-19 that was previously released in April. This list aims to provide guidance to families with existing Chapter 50 custody and/or visitation...