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People of all ages file for divorce in North Carolina. However, the divorce rate among older adults is rising. Older adults have often been married for a long time, which can create challenging issues for dividing property, alimony, estate planning, and health care. Our North Carolina divorce attorneys discuss the unique...

What does equitable distribution actually mean in a North Carolina divorce? It means fair, not necessarily equal. Courts begin with a presumption that marital property should be divided 50/50, but they regularly deviate from that split based on each spouse’s financial situation, contributions to the marriage, and other factors. 

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...

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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...

The primary difference between an uncontested divorce and a contested divorce is cooperation between the parties. Another significant difference is the time it takes to obtain each type of divorce in North Carolina. Our North Carolina family law attorneys assist clients with contested and uncontested divorces. This guide to uncontested and...