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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Understanding Alimony and Post-Separation Support in North Carolina Divorce In the event of a divorce or separation, one spouse may be eligible to seek alimony (§ 50-16.3A.) or post-separation support (§ 50-16.2A.) from the other spouse. In North Carolina, courts will award spousal support to a dependent spouse. [...]
Navigating Child Custody: Key Considerations for Your Family’s Future Matters involving the custody and futures of children are often the most important in family law cases. Whether you are considering divorce with children or have another custody issue, understanding the process and what courts consider when making [...]
Dummit Fradin recently received media attention in a case involving five Kernersville police officers who violated the constitutional rights of a Surry County couple. The lawsuit, which was filed in July 2014, alleged that the five police officers assaulted, arrested, and seized $4,000 from one plaintiff, and then seized $16,000 from the other plaintiff, [...]
A North Carolina district attorney has dismissed 71 traffic-related offenses and 104 DWI cases after it was uncovered that a sheriff’s deputy lied in court. The officer, Deputy Robert Davis, was found to have lied in at least three cases, prompting Judge Jacqueline Brewer to disqualify the DWI Task Force Member and 18-year veteran [...]
You may recall from our previous blog that Dummit Fradin represented a Surry County couple against five Kernersville police officers accused of misconduct. Just weeks before the case was set to go to trial,a settlement has been reached in favor of plaintiffs Teresa Blackburn and Adrian Martinez-Perez. The lawsuit alleged that the police officers [...]
