Your marriage is on the rocks and despite your best efforts to reconcile, you and your spouse have made the decision to separate. You should know, however, that for legal purposes simply living apart does not necessarily mean you are separated. Legal separation in...
Your spouse cheated on you and this infidelity led to the painful decision to divorce. It is a heartbreaking position to be in, and in addition to the emotional pain, you likely have many financial concerns now that you are trying to support yourself on your own. If...
Divorcing couples entering the divorce process likely want to have some idea how their property will be divided. Property division in North Carolina is conducted according to equitable property division principles so it is helpful for divorcing couples to know what...
Grandparents in North Carolina have limited rights when it comes to visitation with grandchildren. Their hearts may ache to see them and vice versa, but legal steps must be taken if they want to see them on a semi-regular basis. Sometimes, a court order may be the...
Child custody is likely on the minds of many North Carolina parents who are going through the divorce process. For that reason, it can be helpful for divorcing parents to be familiar with how child custody is determined so they can better understand how they child...
There are several different methods of dividing a family home during the divorce process and the value of the home can impact that process and what the couple decides is the best option for them. To help divorcing couples resolve property division concerns, including...
When a married couple divorces, they must divide all their marital assets and debts in accordance with state law. For some forms of property, this is a relatively straightforward process. For instance, a checking account can be closed and the money divided between the...
A divorce could prove stressful and complicated for North Carolina spouses. When child custody factors into the divorce proceedings, things may become even more difficult. The court looks at all the arguments presented when awarding custody. However, the ultimate goal...
North Carolina law requires spouses to live separately and apart for at least one year prior to filing for divorce. Each individual must reside in his or her own home for the court to recognize a legal separation. When a spouse decides to move out of a shared home,...
North Carolina is one of the few states still recognizing the claim of alienation of affections. This claim is becoming fairly popular as of late due to the recent $9 million jury award in Guilford County. National news reports have also been discussing the claim in...