Mary Jean Gurganus's Legal Cases (8)

Marriage and prenuptials

Prenuptial Agreement

Jan 01, 2026

OUTCOME: It was three times what was initially offered.

Client is getting married in a few weeks. Future spouse has an existing business and wealth, and client had a lucrative job until they began living together. After hearing the client's goals, I suc ... cessfully negotiated an alimony and property award that reflected the client's lucrative income and prior home ownership. The client also fully understands the prenuptial agreement and how to move forward in a happy marriage, while knowing the client is not financially trapped in the marriage. There is safety with that.

Divorce and separation

Collaborative Law Divorce

Jul 31, 2024

OUTCOME: Settled and divorce finalized

Couple who are cordial were able to disclose all assets and settle their marital property, alimony and file for divorce in three months.

Child custody

Parent relocated child out of state without consent of Client

Apr 30, 2015

OUTCOME: Child returned to NC

Mom unilaterally moved child out of state and away from dad, who was actively involved in child's life. He saw the child or spoke to the child every day. Court returned the child to NC. Mom did not ... come back and Dad has full custody.

Child custody

Parent with a Drug Problem

Oct 01, 2014

OUTCOME: Client received sole legal and physical custody

As people misuse prescription drugs, their ability to parent their children is negatively impacted. My client is the nonoffending parent and was granted sole legal and physical custody of the child. ... The parent abusing drugs received supervised visitation after he completed certain things, such as substance abuse assessment and recommended treatment, etc. Client was pleased with result.

Domestic violence

Domestic Violence Protective Order

Apr 01, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Husband accused of harassing and scaring Wife.

Child custody

Primary Custody to Dad

Jan 01, 2012

OUTCOME: Primary custody to Dad, alternating weekends with Mom

Teenaged child had arguments with Mom, was bonded to both Mom and Dad. Child wanted to live with Dad. Court agreed. Mom had to pay Dad child support, despite making less income.

Family

Failure To Pay

N/A

OUTCOME: Client received all money owed

Ex failed to pay according to terms of Separation Agreement. Facing jail, client paid full balance in two hours.

Family

High Asset Divorce

N/A

OUTCOME: Resolved in mediation to client's satisfaction

Husband and Wife accumulated several million dollar marital estate, including assets that were difficult to value and divide

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