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By: Lauren V. Lewis Child custody has two distinct parts: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody relates to who has the authority to make decisions concerning the child. Physical custody relates to the schedule of when the child will be with each parent. Talking …
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have named Essex Richards to their 2022 list of “Best Law Firms” in America. The firm received a national ranking and metropolitan rankings in several practice areas. For the sixth year in a row, Essex Richards earned a national ranking …
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that Bree Laughrun has joined Essex Richards P.A. as a partner in our family law group. With more than ten years of experience, Bree dedicates her practice to family law and divorce proceedings, including alimony, appeals, child custody, child …
Family law partner Lauren Lewis was interviewed on WBTV’s QC Morning by host Mary King on May 18. Lauren was asked to explain what a prenuptial agreement is and what to consider with such an agreement. Lauren explained that prenuptial agreements are not just for …
Essex Richards partners Heather Culp and Lauren Lewis will speak at the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Western North Carolina Bankruptcy Seminar on May 21. Heather and Lauren will lead the session, Case Studies and Updates: Bankruptcy and Family Law. To learn more or register for the …
Originally published by QNotes, March 2020 By Lauren V. Lewis Chances are neither you nor your spouse ever imagined divorce negotiations when you planned your wedding vows. How things can change. Tensions run high in divorce, communication breaks down and respecting your spouse can be …
You’re angry as hell at the spouse you thought you knew. You want to hire the meanest, toughest SOB divorce lawyer you can find and exact the retribution you deserve by going to court. How could a judge not agree that your spouse is a …