Tom Bush Law Group Blog

As a lawyer who professes Christianity, quite often, we are referred cases from Pastors, Christian therapists, and former “Christian” clients. Quite often when spouses are going through marital discord and seek legal advice, the potential client will state “I want a Christian lawyer.” - Thoughts from a Christian lawyer, Tom Bush

Attorney Deb Dilman was appointed to the Grievance Committee and attorney Rachel D. Rogers Hamrick was appointed to the Pro Bono and Legal Recruit Committee of the Mecklenburg County Bar, both for a three-year term beginning in 2018.

We all know the holidays can be tough and beyond stressful for various reasons, but when you are trying to co-parent from two different households, that stress can increase twofold. When you are working with another parent in a different household or maybe in a different city, how can you best work together to achieve harmony during Thanksgiving?

Congratulations to Deb Dilman on her appointment to the Council for Children's Rights board!

Attorney Deb Dilman has been inducted into the 2017 NC Pro Bono Honor Society. She, along with 344 other attorneys across the state, was selected based on performing at least 50 hours of pro bono work in 2017. 50 annual hours of pro bono legal services is an aspirational threshold set by the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct.

"Stress-Free Divorce Volume 04" is now LIVE and available on Amazon Kindle for just .99 cents until February 28th. Deb's chapter, "WHEN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: How to Find Peace of Mind When Divorcing," focuses on overcoming your divorce with fearlessness.

Our own Rachel D. Rogers Hamrick has been selected, through a competitive application process, to the Mecklenburg County Bar Leadership Institute's Class of 2018!

Back to school time for children is bittersweet for most families. By the time August rolls around, many kids are bored with their summer and ready to go back to school. And, for many parents, they are ready for the kids to leave the nest again. But, with children of separated or divorced parents, if not handled appropriately, kids can return to school with added anxiety that can and should be avoided.

Deb Dilman explains that you are not alone. Divorcing is a personal journey for you as much as it is for your family. And, this journey is different for each individual. The good news, and there is good news, is that the divorce process, while difficult, is a part of your life, a journey, that you will get past if you allow yourself to do so.

What was your favorite book as a child? What if you could share that book with a child in the community? Join TBLG to make that happen…

We see instances of “intimate partner” violence in the news, in movies, and we might even see it on the bus or in the mall. Yet, what do we do about it? Some of us may have verbally been outspoken and others have called 911, but there is a percentage of the population that remains tacit. Attorney Rachel Hamrick gives more insight...

Have you noticed a lot of women wearing little black dresses this week in Charlotte? It may not be a coincidence. #LBDi

Attorney Jenna Williams explains what 3 things you shouldn't leave home without for your initial divorce consultation!

Valentine's Day is almost upon us! Attorney Rachel Hamrick provides some "food for thought" on dating after divorce.

Nick Cushing explains what mediation really is...

Once again, it is time for the ever-dreaded or ever-anticipated New Year’s Resolution! What are your goals for 2017? Rachel Hamrick provides a few ideas for you to consider.

Nick Cushing explains the role of lawyers in a divorce mediation.

Tom Bush and Rachel Hamrick are attending Civil Collaborative Practice Training this week through the North Carolina Bar Association.