North Carolina courts use the legal concept of “equitable distribution” to divide and distribute marital property among the spouses during a divorce. Many people mistakenly think equitable distribution means that each spouse gets half of the total assets of the parties, but equitable distribution does not mean that. In fact, it is...
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Signs That It’s Time to Change Your Parenting Plan
After you get through your divorce, you might take a deep breath and feel grateful about that chapter of your life being in your rearview mirror. You plan never again to go to court for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, you might need to modify your custody, visitation, or child support...
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The Importance of Separation Agreements in Divorce Proceedings
It can take a while to get a divorce in North Carolina. During that time, who has to pay the bills, take care of the children, and maintain the family home? These and many other details can get dealt with in a separation agreement. When there is no clear direction on these...
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Child Support Enforcement: Steps to Take for Unpaid or Late Payments
When you have an order for the payment of child support, and your child’s other parent is late or simply does not pay child support, North Carolina law offers several options for you to try to collect the unpaid support. This blog will discuss child support enforcement and steps to take...
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement is not worth the time or trouble you spent creating it if a judge finds it unenforceable. Often, the unenforceability of the document does not come to light until years later, when the couple is going through divorce or one spouse dies.
This blog will explain...
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What is the Definition of a Custodial Parent in North Carolina?
There are two types of child custody for parents in North Carolina, physical custody and legal custody. The term “custodial parent” typically refers to the parent who has physical custody of the child most of the time.
This blog will answer the question, what is the definition of...
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NC Divorce FAQs
This blog will cover some of the questions people often have when anticipating or going through a divorce in our state. These North Carolina FAQs can address some of the issues that might concern you, but you will want to talk with North Carolina family law attorneys about your specific situation.
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Protecting Your Finances During Divorce: Important Tips for North Carolina Residents
Some of the steps that can protect your finances during divorce can happen years earlier, while other actions usually take place around the time of the separation. It is best to talk with North Carolina family law attorneys before taking these steps because a misstep can alter the distribution of...
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The Impact of Adultery on Divorce in North Carolina: Legal Consequences and Considerations
North Carolina takes allegations of adultery seriously in the context of divorce. Depending on the circumstances, proof of adultery can impact alimony, child custody, and property distribution in a divorce in our state.
If you suspect that your spouse committed adultery during the marriage or that they might accuse...
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How Long Does the Divorce Process Typically Take, and What Factors Can Influence the Timeline?
A divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage. Each state sets the laws governing divorces within the state, including grounds for divorce, filing deadlines, and residency requirements. North Carolina refers to divorce as “absolute divorce.” Our North Carolina family law attorneys discuss the typical timeline for a North...
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