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Top 10 Pieces of General Advice from Immigration Attorney to Immigrants Living Undocumented in the United States
Essential Advice for Immigrants: Know Your Rights, Worth, and ResponsibilitiesAlways, my first piece of advice, as an immigration attorney that advocates for undocumented immigrants in this community is this: Remember your worth and your contributions to this society. A nation of immigrants is a rich nation – [...]
What’s the difference between DUI and DWI
Have you heard people use the terms DUI and DWI and wondered what the difference between them was? DWI stands for Driving While Impaired and DUI means Driving Under the Influence. Although you often hear both terms used, the state of North Carolina does not make a distinction between them. Prior to 1983 there [...]
5 Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid
Here are 5 Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid For many parents involved in a divorce or separation, child custody becomes one of the top concerns. That's why we've created a list of 5 common child custody mistakes parents make so you can be better prepared. [...]
Is Dating During Divorce a Good Idea?
Navigating Dating During Divorce: Insights from Dummit Fradin Family Lawyers The divorce process can be a difficult experience, especially when it comes to wanting a new life and finding a new partner. While it is healthy and natural for divorcees to start new relationships, dating during divorce [...]
Top 5 Questions About Divorce in NC
5 Essential Questions About Divorce Answered Regardless of the circumstances, divorce can be a difficult and emotional process to endure. In most cases, this is due to a lifestyle change during and after two people grow apart. Because of this, many divorcing spouses experience challenging conversations [...]
Splitting Retirement Accounts: Why You Should Never Divide by a Specific Number
Protecting Your Financial Future: The Risks of Splitting Retirement Accounts in Divorce The Pitfalls of Splitting Retirement Accounts by Dollar Amount When filing for divorce, many seek a quick resolution to start anew. However, rushing the process, especially when splitting retirement accounts, can jeopardize financial security. Divorcing spouses [...]
3 Common Divorce Mistakes
3 Common Divorce Mistakes to AvoidDivorce can be emotionally taxing and highly complex. Of course, with this combination, ample amounts of mistakes can occur if issues are not handled correctly or in a timely manner. Because our divorce lawyers at Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law truly care about the rights [...]
How to Help Children With Divorce During the Holidays
3 Essential Tips for Supporting Your Children Through a Divorce During the HolidaysWhen it comes to the holiday season, no other individuals enjoy the traditions and celebrations like children. Yet, the holidays can become a highly emotionally taxing time for parents going through a divorce during the holidays. Our [...]
Busting 4 Common Divorce Myths
4 Common Divorce Myths Busted by Experienced Divorce LawyersIf you have not been through a divorce but are considering filing, chances are you have heard many contradictory or flat-out untrue things about the process. These divorce myths may have even caused you to take or prevented you from taking [...]
NC Juvenile Justice Reform Gains Support
Reforming Juvenile Justice: North Carolina's Push to Protect 16- and 17-Year-Olds North Carolina is one of two remaining states to treat 16 and 17 year old's accused of crimes as adults in the criminal justice system. Under a law that took effect in 1919, [...]