What is Alienation of Affection? Chances are if you are living in North Carolina and you are planning to get a divorce, in particular if your spouse has cheated on you, you have heard of or come across something called alienation of affection. So what is […]
Read more →What is an Uncontested Divorce in North Carolina? In North Carolina, in order to become legally divorced you must have been separated for at least a year. Then, you have to file a complaint for absolute divorce with the court and serve it on your spouse. Often […]
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What is a Domestic Violence Protection Order (Restraining Order) and Who Can Get One? A domestic violence protection order is the legal name of what many think of as a restraining order. In North Carolina there are two types of “restraining orders” and depending on your situation, […]
Read more →How Do I Become Legally Separated in North Carolina? A lot of people contact my office asking to file papers to become legally separated. There is a big difference between being legally separated and having a separation agreement, which is sometimes filed with the register of deeds, […]
Read more →Who Gets the Dog in the Divorce? This is a very common question among people I meet with. In todays world many people are having dogs instead of children and treat their dogs as if they were their own kids. People also become emotionally attached to their […]
Read more →When Can Grandparents Get Visitation Rights? Before I go into details, it is important to know the difference between custody and visitation rights. Custody is whom the child will live with and who can make legal decisions on behalf of that child. Visitation is time spent […]
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How Divorce Affects Your Taxes As tax season is upon us, I have received many questions on how divorce can affect your tax filing and the amount of taxes you owe or the refund you may receive. The easiest way to explain this is to breakdown the […]
Read more →Can Grandparents Get Custody of the Kids? This is such a frequently asked questions by both grandparents, and by spouses concerned that their (soon to be ex) in-laws will get custody of their kids if something were to happen to them or their spouse. The first […]
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Why Do I Need a Child Custody Order? A lot of people I speak to don’t see the need or they don’t have the desire to get a formal child custody court order. Often they say, “We have a good relationship and I don’t want to […]
Read more →Stepparent Adoption in North Carolina, Most Frequently Asked Questions What does it mean to legally adopt my stepchild? What will change? Adopting a child has a lot of legal ramifications. First, it means you have all of the same legal rights and benefits as their biological […]
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