Divorce

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...

North Carolina families have not been immune to many of the same factors that have hit families across the country. One disturbing trend is the reality that because residential homes have lost significant value recently, many married couples who wish to seek a divorce...