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Collaborative Co-Parenting: How to Help Your Teen Make Healthy Relationship Choices Learn how you can practice collaborative co-parenting to support your teen in making healthy relationship choices.

What rights do you have if you are not on the Deed for your spouse's property?
https://www.irvinelawfirm.com/blog/what-rights-do-you-have-if-you-are-not-on-the-deed-for-your-spouses-property

Litigation vs. Collaborative Divorce. How do they compare?
https://www.irvinelawfirm.com/blog/the-road-not-taken

Staying Connected to Your Child Through Virtual Visitation Learn from a family law attorney about when virtual visitation or virtual parenting time is a good idea for keeping parents and children connected when apart.

Who should I name in my Power of Attorney?
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Find out what it means to be "legally separated" in North Carolina.

Do you simply need a single legal document or have a specific legal question? Are you willing to take your chances with Google or a legal form you find on the internet? Going to a traditional lawyer can be an expensive option for simple legal matters. Irvine Law Firm offers Unbundled Legal Services, delivered on your schedule at a fraction of the cost of visiting a bricks and mortar firm.
Documents available via email include Deeds, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Free Trader Agreements and certain Separation Agreements. Legal services available by phone or video conference include consultations regarding Separation and Divorce, Estate Planning and Administration and Real Estate matters.
Irvine Law Firm utilizes today’s technologies to keep costs reasonable and offer the flexibility our clients desire. You will also have confidence in knowing that your legal documents are prepared by a North Carolina lawyer with decades of experience. You will deal directly with a lawyer rather than non-lawyer staff. As times and technologies change, Irvine Law Firm strives to address our clients’ needs in a way and at a cost that makes sense to them. If we can help you, please contact us.

Should I add my Children to my Deed?
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Share The Land - How Can I Add Someone To My Deed?

I Can See Clearly Now.
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One of the hallmarks of Collaborative Law is transparency. In a Collaborative setting, we want the participants to see clearly, understand their options, and move knowingly along the path toward resolution.

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North Carolina has specific ex*****on requirements for Real Estate and Estate Planning documents.

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Black And White
Why not consider debate, dispute resolution and parenting within the framework of a system that recognizes and embraces the many possibilities between black & white?

What happens to the canine member of the family when a couple separates?
https://www.irvinelawfirm.com/blog/me-and-you-and-a-dog-named-boo

Have done your annual legal checkup?
https://www.irvinelawfirm.com/blog/have-you-done-your-annual-legal-checkup

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Irvine Law Firm - THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT If preserving a healthy co-parenting relationship is important to you, a Collaborative Divorce may be your best path. If you can get through your separation and divorce knowing the kids are alright, it makes all the other issues less daunting and easier to resolve.

https://www.irvinelawfirm.com/blog/free-trader-agreements-what-they-do-and-dont-do
We get a lot of requests for Free Trader Agreements. This blog explains the purposes and limitations of Free Trader Agreements in North Carolina.

Irvine Law Firm - Free Trader Agreements - What They Do and Don’t Do With a Free Trader Agreement prepared by Irvine Law Firm, separated spouses can acquire and mortgage property prior to divorce without the consent, approval or signature of their separated spouse.

https://www.irvinelawfirm.com/blog/why-your-mediator-cannot-draft-a-legally-enforceable-settlement-agreement-after-your-successful-mediation

Irvine Law Firm - Why Your Mediator Cannot Draft a Legally Enforceable Settlement Agreement After Your Successful Mediation The Rules that govern mediators in North Carolina prohibit mediators from giving legal advice or otherwise “practicing law” while acting as a mediator. The drafting of an agreement that can be enforced by the courts is the practice of law. Your Mediator cannot prepare an enforceable agreement fo...

North Carolina Child Support Laws: What's New in 2023 The legal community is often criticized, and lawyers are frequently the subject of jokes, but the legal community has a real dedication to children and their best interests, especially when it comes to child support. It is the law in North Carolina that District Court Judges must review child suppor...

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We have just launched our new website. This blog explains the reasons we have rebranded Irvine Law Firm.

Holidays, Parenting Time Trades, and Half-Days, Oh My!: Tips for Handling Schedule Changes Learn how many co-parenting issues with scheduling can be avoided through careful preparation, open communication, and a willingness to compromise.

10 Suggestions For Communicating With A Co-Parent About Your Child's Behavior If you are a co-parent dealing with child behavior issues, then follow these suggestions so you can work it out with your child’s other parent.

A well-deserved honor for John Sarratt.

Peace Award Recipient: John Sarratt – NCBarBlog Peace Award Recipient: John Sarratt Dispute Resolution Section By Frank Laney Many mediators describe themselves as reformed litigators – lawyers who have spent decades in the litigation trenches, fighting court battles for their clients. Then, at some point in their career, they have an epiphany ...

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Deeds As An Estate Planning Tool - Irvine Law Firm - Estate Planning Important matters require planning. Your desires for your property and debts upon your death or incompetency are no different.

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COVID, My Teacher - Irvine Law Firm - Online Legal Services Living through a pandemic requires that we learn how to do things differently. I don’t have to tell you that. School is different for our children. Travel is different. The workplace is different. These are activities that cannot simply stop. We had to adapt new ways to get things done. Irvine Law...

5 Takeaways from Enhancing Child-Centered Decision-Making Post-Pandemic In July 2021, we brought together a group of family law experts to provide insights on child-centered decision-making processes and share advice on how to protect the needs and rights of children when making big decisions.

It’s Time to End Burnout Culture in the Legal Industry The legal sector is infamous for the toll it takes on professionals. What changes must be made to better safeguard lawyers' mental and physical health?

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You have a signed North Carolina Deed – Now what? - Irvine Law Firm | Collaborative Divorce | Online Deeds | NC Attorneys North Carolina Deeds must be recorded with the Register of Deeds for the county where the property is located. This is the process.