Civil contempt is used to make an individual comply with a court order, but can also have some significant consequences.

Following a court order is important to avoid being punished by the court.  Continuously being found in contempt may be a basis to change a custodial order or result in dire consequences.  Due to the significant consequences you may face, it is important to contact an experienced attorney for help!

In North Carolina, a personal injury settlement award is considered non-recurring income in terms of child support. Click here to learn more!

In North Carolina, a personal injury settlement award is not always safe from divorce. Read on to learn more!

When trying to figure out whether your child support obligations are to continue, there are two situations to consider. The first situation is pertaining to a child support order for one child. The second situation is where there is more than one child in the order.

Alimony is support paid by one spouse to the other for a specified amount of time as a result of separation or divorce.  Alimony can be paid periodically or in a lump sum and can result from an absolute divorce, a divorce from bed and board, or in an action for alimony without divorce.  See [...]

Postseparation support is essentially temporary spousal support that is paid while a couple is separated.  Read on to learn more!

A Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) is a restraining order that is made to protect a victim of domestic violence and/or the victim's children from the abuser.  If the DVPO is granted, the court can order that the abuser leave the home, get abuser treatment, or several other protections for the victims of domestic violence.