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
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Divorce ,
Estate Planning ,
Intestate Succession ,
Life Insurance ,
Marital Assets ,
North Carolina ,
Prenuptial Agreements ,
Retirement Plan ,
Separation Agreement ,
Wills
One's ownership in a closely held business (often a family business) may be affected by a separation or divorce. In many situations, the business will be joined as a party in an equitable distribution lawsuit. " One's...more
11/11/2024
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Distribution Rules ,
Divorce ,
Equitable Distribution ,
Estate-Tax Exemption ,
Family Businesses ,
Gift-Tax Exemption ,
Marital Assets ,
Marriage ,
Prenuptial Agreements ,
Separation ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Valuation
North Carolina's equitable distribution laws provide the framework for determining how property will be valued and divided when one or both partners in a marriage decide to separate.
Before doing a deeper dive into how...more