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Summary: In this special Pride Month episode, Elizabeth Stephenson, Sarah Hink, and Jen Bordeaux discuss the intricacies of family law as it pertains to same-sex relationships. The episode delves into the legal challenges and considerations for LGBTQ+ couples, particularly in North Carolina. Topics include custody issues, child support, surrogacy, adoption, and the recent Court of Appeals case aff...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Sarah Hink, a seasoned family law attorney, explores a significant North Carolina Court of Appeals case that sheds light on custody disputes, particularly focusing on the implications of a parent's terminal illness and the subsequent legal maneuvers to ensure the well-being of the child involved. With Elizabeth Stevenson absent due to other legal obligations, Jen...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the New Direction Family Law podcast, hosts Sarah Hink and Jenn Bordeaux are joined by Elizabeth Barbour, a seasoned life and business coach with 24 years of experience, and the author of "Sacred Celebrations: Designing Rituals to Navigate Life's Big Transitions." Coming from Asheville, North Carolina, Elizabeth shares her profound insights into the importance o...

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Sarah Hink, an experienced attorney and partner at New Direction Family Law, is joined by Jennifer Bordeaux in the absence of Elizabeth Stevenson. As North Carolina embraces March Madness, the duo dives into the recent legalization of online sports betting in the state, its implications for family dynamics, and how it intersects with legal consideration...

Overview: This episode of "Exit Strategy" delves into the risks and misunderstandings surrounding seeking and giving legal advice on Facebook. Hosts Elizabeth A. Stephenson, a family law attorney, and Jennifer Bordeaux, specializing in marketing and beyond at New Direction Family Law, dissect real examples from social media, highlighting the misinformation often spread in these platforms. Key Poin...

Our Guest: Amanda Lamb is a veteran television crime reporter with more than three decades of experience and is also a podcast host and producer. She works for award-winning WRAL TV in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Amanda currently hosts and produces a weekday morning podcast called the WRAL Daily Download . She has also hosted and produced two true crime podcasts and has another on the way. Follow th...

Hosts : Elizabeth Stephenson and Jen Bordeaux from New Direction Family Law. Topic : Preparing for and navigating separation and divorce. Key Discussions : The tendency for people to consider separation post-holidays. Consultations as a tool for preparation and planning, offering legal advice and a "toolbox" for navigating separation. Addressing fears and misconceptions about custody and financial...

The episode's topic is the serious implications of violating a court order, specifically in the context of family law. Violating Court Orders: Discuss common ways people violate court orders, including not following custody or child support orders. An explanation is that judges are not pleased with non-compliance and the importance of settling cases to have a say in the outcome. Once a judge gives...

You don't want to start the beginning of the end conflicted. So when possible be kind.   Discussion About Guests and Support: Mention guests who have supported people during a divorce. Emphasizing the need for support for those who have been through divorce. Introduction of Tracey Stracener with Simply Thrive Therapeutic Associates : Discussion about her role in supporting people through divorce....

Introduction Elizabeth Stephenson and Sarah introduced themselves from New Direction, Family Law. They discuss their passion for trash-talking and telemetry. Main Topic: Rich People's Divorces The topic concerns divorces, specifically among the rich, covering issues like child support, custody, and property. More money is involved, but issues are similar to average divorces. Kevin Costner's Divorc...

Guest: Adam Hopler, an Estate Attorney from the firm Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna PLLC. Adam shares about his personal background, including his experience of practicing law in Durham for 12 years and being a father to six kids. Discussion about the intersection of family law and estate planning: how divorce and separation can impact one's estate and the importance of consultation with estate attorn...

Guest: LINDSEY OHLER, PSY.D.  Introduction: Hosts Elizabeth Stevenson and Sarah Hink from New Direction Family Law invite Dr. Lindsay Ohler to discuss a critical topic - how to approach the conversation about separation and divorce with children. The Emotional Impact of Divorce on Children: Dr. Ohler emphasizes the profound emotional effects of divorce on children, comparing the experience to grie...

In this episode of the New Direction Family Law Podcast, Elizabeth, Sarah, and guest Kerrie Droban discuss the pathology of the criminal mind and identify the traits of sociopaths, psychopaths, and narcissists in the context of family law. They also provide strategies for victims to protect themselves and unmask their abusers during litigation. Elizabeth and Sarah from New Direction Family Law are...

What do you do if you think someone is stalking you, digitally or in real life... Spying is a common issue in family law cases. People may spy on their spouses because they suspect infidelity or substance abuse. Hiring a private investigator or conducting your own investigation by looking through trash or tracking purchases can gather evidence. Spouses may spy by following their partner, audio or...

Sarah, a partner and attorney at New Direction Family Law, interviewed Ashley Oldham, another partner, and attorney at the same firm, about military divorces. Military divorces have unique challenges, such as deployments, custody during deployment, and division of military pensions and benefits. There are three bases for jurisdiction under federal law regarding military pensions: consent, domicile...

In this episode: What are some reasons that the court would say you can move or not move during a divorce? Domestic violence is a completely different circumstance. Some of the things the court considers is: will it benefit the child family crime statistics culture & art an opportunity to make a better living Many times a separation agreement will outline terms related to relocating. What can...

In this episode: What is a prenup and why is it important Advantages and disadvantages of prenups When should a couple consider getting a prenup Common misunderstandings and myths about prenups What should couples consider when creating a prenup What are the legal requirements of a prenup How do you make sure that a prenup is legally binding What happens if a prenup is challenged in court How can...

In this episode I've been separated for a week can I get on tinder? We just got married on a week ago, it was a mistake, can we get an annulment? I've been living in NC for a while now and I need to change my custody order, but it is from another state. How do I do it? I think my spouse is hiding income during the divorce, how do I find out? There is no custody order in place but the other parent...

In this episode David assists attorneys, business owners, and other professionals in determining the value of a company or interest. He focuses primarily on family law, gift and estate, and mergers and acquisitions.  His clients enjoy working with him because of his years of experience and choice to pursue long-lasting, trusted relationships. David strives to go beyond just providing a report; ins...

In this episode We talk about the different aspects of divorce as it applies to military families. We discuss pensions and how the National Defense Authorization Act changed what a spouse winds up with a divorce. It gives spouses of service members a pension that ends on the day of divorce instead of the full percentage.  If you are getting ready to marry someone in the military, we discuss prenup...

In this episode Why do you have to pay for an initial consultation. This is the reserved time for you to sit with your attorney to get a snapshot of what's going on and answer your questions, educate you of your legal rights and options, and help you develop your plan moving forward. You will be listened to and not "talked-at." Make sure you tell us all the facts, we are not biased or judgmental....

In this episode Let's take a relatively simple case where you have temporary custody and support hearing that is limited to two hours with two issues. It will likely take your attorneys four to six hours to prepare. We walk through some common outcomes for time spent in court in various situations. All the judge has to go on, often times is the credibility of the testimony of those on the stand. S...

In this episode We discuss what is happening in celebrity news in the case of Adam Levine. Has he cheated in the eyes of the law? From Adam Levine "I used poor judgment in speaking with anyone other than my wife in any kind of flirtatious ma manner, I did not have an affair. Nevertheless, I crossed the line during a regrettable period in my life. In certain instances, it became inappropriate. I ha...

In this episode The idea around parental alienation is that one parent is doing things to alienate their child from the other parent. It could be saying bad things about the other parent, not allowing communication, restricting access, etc.  Richard Gardner was the first one to coin this term. Here are a couple of facts about him: He had no research experience. It was based on nothing but clinical...

In this episode Meredith Pope is a realtor with Inhabit Real Estate . And Christina Jasper is a mortgage lender and the branch manager at Benchmark Mortgage . They both specialize in helping people going through divorce and separation work and helping people decide what they're gonna do with their house? Who's gonna keep it, and how are we gonna finance it? A lot of times, the house is the biggest...