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25 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized as 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

February 18, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that 25 of its attorneys were recognized in the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars…
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Melody King Earns Board Certification in Family Law

December 19, 2025

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that Melody King has become a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law by the North Carolina…
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The Dollars and Cents of Separation and Divorce: Understanding Post-Separation Support and Alimony in North Carolina

February 28, 2025

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Written By William S. Durr and Melody J. King
Before we dive into ways to prepare for your post-separation support and alimony case, it’s important to understand what these terms mean and your…
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Securing Your Legacy: How Marital Estate Rights and Divorce Impact Your Estate Plan

November 25, 2024

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Written By William S. Durr and Melody J. King and Zachary F. Lamb
Once married, spouses acquire a number of rights in and to the estate of the other spouse.  Marital estate rights create the potential for…
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Premarital Agreements and the “Voluntary” Signature

February 13, 2024

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Written By J. Albert Clyburn
Premarital agreements offer persons contemplating marriage the ability to plan for the distribution of their assets and liabilities in the event of separation and/or…
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How to File for Divorce

February 6, 2024

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Written By Melody J. King
Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year. However, you are…
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Protecting Your Family Business for When Marriages End

February 2, 2024

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Written By Merrill G. Jones, II and Zachary F. Lamb
Love may be eternal, but all relationships on this earth are guaranteed to end at some point. In fact, we know with certainty that…
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Student Loan Woes: How Marriage and Divorce Affect Student Loans

June 14, 2023

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Written By Melody J. King
Student loans have become a familiar discussion among families and, more recently, a subject for debate between the federal government and the Courts. Knowing…

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