North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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The question of whether or not a lawyer is required for child support in North Carolina is one that we are asked quite frequently. And as with many questions in family law, the answer is: it depends. There are many misconceptions about child support, so becoming educated about it is a good first step. A […]
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Many divorcing clients with children, especially teenage children, are interested in having the other parent share the expense of sending their children to college. But, North Carolina law does not require parents to pay for college expenses like tuition, room and board, books, and other related fees. In North Carolina, the child support laws are […]
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Statistics show that about 40% of American children grow up in a single parent home or split their time between parents or family members. Despite the high number of children growing up in a non-traditional setting where both parents live in the home, parents still find it a struggle to effectively co-parent and share joint […]
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This article was written by divorce attorney Lisa Robinson as part of her series on celebrity divorce and separation issues. Every so often, the tort of alienation of affection makes the news across the state. There was a popular NC politician who was sued for this tort for his involvement with a staff worker, who […]
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Do my spouse and I need separate attorneys? It’s a question we are often asked. And, the answer is yes! Many clients contact us and present that their divorce is uncontested and amicable. We hear things like: “We have mutually agreed that our marriage is over. We both want the same thing now – we want […]
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This article was written by divorce attorney Lisa Robinson as part of her series on celebrity divorce and separation issues. Frequently we hear of or read about a celebrity’s divorce and the messiness that can accompany a public marriage’s break-up. Lisa of the Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM) is no different. Bravo TV’s housewives’ shows […]
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Whether unemployment rates are high or low in North Carolina, unemployment causes havoc for happily married couples and for those going through a divorce. When a spouse loses his or her job, typically financial consequences put a strain on a marriage. Disagreements over money are a major source of tension for couples. Unemployment in a […]
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Divorce is a tremendous life event. Married life is over. It means new schedules for parents and children. It requires a separation period of at least 12 months before either party can sue for divorce. It is likely that both spouses have met with attorneys and incurred legal fees. Drafts of separation agreements may have […]
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Divorce is hard for spouses, but it is difficult for children as well. There is no way to avoid the pain that divorce can bring to a family that is splitting. However, there are some aspects of separation for children to look forward to and a few things that parents can do to ease the […]
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During the divorce process, it is important for spouses to divide their assets and debts. That process begins by identifying assets as either separate or marital. Often the immediate focus is on the home, automobiles, retirement funds, and bank accounts. Many of these assets are tangible, but not all. With cryptocurrency evolving in 2008/2009, there […]
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