Alimony is support paid by one spouse to the other for a specified amount of time as a result of separation or divorce. Â 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. Â See [...]
Postseparation support is essentially temporary spousal support that is paid while a couple is separated. Â 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. Â 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.
A common question we get about marital misconduct is whether it has an impact on property distribution (commonly referred to as equitable distribution). Click here to read more!
Here are some tips to implement for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, regardless of what co-parenting stage you are in.
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. Â
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