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Choosing litigation is easy, but the path is long, painful and expensive. A Collaborative Divorce is not without its struggles, but at the end of the journey, the travelers are less exhausted and have more money left to spend on the things that matter.

Picking the right person for your Power of Attorney is crucially important to make sure your wishes are faithfully carried out. Irvine Law Firm can help with your decision and can draft a legally enforceable Power of Attorney tailored to your specific needs and instructions.

A Separation Agreement need not be difficult or expensive. Irvine Law Firm can prepare a Separation Agreement to fit your specific needs. You will communicate directly with an experienced North Carolina attorney during the preparation of your agreement. The entire process takes place via email. Let us help you document your legal separation.

Do you want to add someone to your Deed? There are various options, but be sure you understand the consequences too.

The Collaborative Process is both simple and intuitive. Choosing to resolve your disputes within the Collaborative process shines light on the path and identifies the stepping stones toward a mutually agreeable resolution of the dispute.

The ownership of your real estate should be part of your estate plan. This blog discusses how to transfer interests in your real estate to your children, as well as the pros and cons of doing so. Irvine Law Firm can help you explore options and can draft Deeds to accomplish your goals.

All documents must be properly executed in order to be valid. Proper execution includes signing the right name, having qualified witnesses (when required) and a Notary Public who ensures all blanks are completed. North Carolina has very specific execution requirements for Real Estate and Estate Planning documents. Learn more here.

Mediation, Parenting Coordination and Collaborative Law promote problem-solving by considering many possibilities and by looking for solutions in between winning and losing. 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 family dog when a couple separates? Are they members of the family or merely possessions owned by the couple? The answer to that second question may determine how you respond to the first question.

You have annual medical check-ups. But, have you done your annual legal checkup? Don't ignore your legal and financial health.

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.

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.

If you have been to our website before, you will notice some big changes in the present website. If this is your first visit, welcome. With a website that seems to be working, why change it? Well, here are some of the reasons we thought it was time for a change.

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 for you and your spouse.

Divorce is not just the end of the marriage. Divorce cuts off several important marital and property rights. You may think that all you need is a simple uncontested divorce. However, before you get the judge to sign your divorce decree, you need to understand the rights that will end upon the entry of your divorce judgment.

Which people make the best witnesses for your custody case? A child cannot determine his or her custody, but can testify in certain circumstances. Find out whether it is a good idea to call the child as a witness.

Make sure you know what to expect when you go to court. We can help you prepare to represent yourself.

A Parenting Coordinator and a Guardian Ad Litem share the goal of the best interest of the child involved in a custody case. Learn how the two roles differ in their focus, rights and obligations.

Even though a piece of real estate is titled solely to you, your spouse may need to sign the Deed to transfer the property. Find out why.

Your estate planning will involve several different documents. Find out how a North Carolina Deed can benefit your plan.

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.

Learn how to have your Deed properly signed, notarized, and recorded.

Baseball teaches us lessons we can apply to our co-parenting relationships. Sometimes a player must sacrifice for the good of the team.

The collaborative approach allows the participants to guide the process and work together toward a resolution that addresses the needs of both. The lawyers and their clients in a collaborative setting are all working toward the common goal of settling disputes without the cost, stress, and acrimony of litigation.

As we all struggle to cope with family, business and recreation in a post-Covid world, many of us are discovering ways to connect virtually with co-workers and loved ones. At Irvine Law Firm, we have been creating and improving our platform for online services since 2013. Online legal services offer a safe, efficient and economical way to address your legal needs.