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Proving Alienation of Affection: What Evidence Do You Need?

Alienation of affection is a unique and emotionally charged legal claim. It allows a spouse to hold a third party civilly liable for intentionally interfering in a marriage, resulting in the loss of love, affection, and...more

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The Changing Landscape of Unmarried Parents

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One in four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Of these, 35% of all unmarried parents are living with a partner.  In the event the relationship goes south, do unmarried fathers have rights...more

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The Dollars and Cents of Separation and Divorce: Understanding Post-Separation Support and Alimony in North Carolina

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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

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Understanding Grandparents' Rights to Custody and Visitation of a Child in North Carolina

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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

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