What is Illicit Sexual Behavior?
If the court finds that the dependent spouse committed an act of illicit sexual behavior during the marriage and prior to the date of separation, the court is statutorily barred from awarding alimony.
If the court finds that the dependent spouse committed an act of illicit sexual behavior during the marriage and prior to the date of separation, the court is statutorily barred from awarding alimony.
In North Carolina, marital misconduct can be an important factor in determining the amount of alimony a party will be awarded, and depending on the type of misconduct, it can result in a complete denial of getting alimony or an automatic requirement to pay alimony. Read more to learn what is considered marital misconduct in North Carolina.
Co-parenting with a spouse or someone you are in a relationship with can be difficult enough. But when you separate (for whatever the reason), co-parenting with an ex can be extremely difficult, especially with other issues such as divorce or child support mixed in to the conflict. Here are a few tips to implement regardless of what stage you are in co-parenting.
We all want to avoid mistakes if we can. Here is a list of common mistakes I have seen in divorce court that should be avoided. Take a moment and read this article to avoid some of the most common costly mistakes!
Today most people have some sort of social media account. It is important to keep in mind that all of your posts could come back to haunt you if you end up in litigation. Common sources of damaging information come from social media posts, so it is key to be cautious about what you post on social media—even if you are just contemplating a separation.
In North Carolina, you must live separate and apart for at least one year before you can file for divorce, so what happens if you spouse won’t move out? One of your options may be a divorce from bed and board.
The requirements for divorce in North Carolina are that you or your spouse must have resided in North Carolina for at least six months and that you have lived separate and apart from each other (for the purpose of divorce) for a period of at least one year
Splitting custody of your children during the holidays can be tough; especially if it is the first year you have separated from your spouse or significant other. During this time, it is important to remember that the holidays should be enjoyable for your children and that planning ahead can often resolve a lot of potential [...]