Before we dive into ways to prepare for your post-separation support and alimony case, it's important to understand what these terms mean and your general eligibility for spousal support. There are two types of spousal...more
Marital estate rights create the potential for catastrophic consequences should a spouse pass away at a time when the parties are physically separated but have not yet signed a separation agreement or been granted a divorce....more
11/26/2024
/ Beneficiary Designations ,
Divorce ,
Estate Planning ,
Intestate Succession ,
Life Insurance ,
Marital Assets ,
North Carolina ,
Prenuptial Agreements ,
Retirement Plan ,
Separation Agreement ,
Wills
Grandparents may seek custody of, or visitation with, a minor child. However, custody and visitation, although often used interchangeably, are not synonyms under North Carolina law. The distinction is important, especially as...more
Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year.
However, you are not actually divorced until the District Court enters a Judgment for...more
2/7/2024
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Child Support ,
Complaint Procedures ,
Divorce ,
Equitable Distribution ,
Filing Requirements ,
Marriage ,
North Carolina ,
Separation ,
Separation Agreement ,
Spouses ,
State and Local Government