North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
Divorce Laws, Forms, Calculators, and Family Law Help
Prior to what some have dubbed “the divorce revolution” that began in the 1970s, marriage was treated similarly to a contract. To get a divorce, you had to prove your spouse was at fault in breaking the marital contract. Things such as infidelity, drug addiction, desertion, and impotence qualified as valid reasons. Claiming and proving […]
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It is common for people to believe that they need to get divorced in the state in which they were married. Fortunately, given the mobility of our society, this is not the case. You generally get divorced where you currently live. The person filing for divorce must be a resident of the state. A few […]
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Some states have a concept of legal separation. In those states, couples who want to stay married for religious reasons may opt for legal separation instead of divorce. Others become legally separated because courts address legal separations faster than divorces. In those areas of the country, legal separation can be a solution for couples who […]
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State, not federal, laws regulate marriage and divorce. The federal government provides certain rights to married people, including the right to have your marriage recognized in any state. However, as of the date of this article’s publication, they have mostly stayed out of marriage and divorce. The lack of federal involvement means there are differences […]
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There are few times in our lives when we have to document all of our assets and liabilities, in addition to our income. While many people are aware of their income and expenses, few that come to us for help with divorce regularly track their net worth. You will need to understand your income, your […]
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You live in North Carolina, as you have for several years. Now, though, you want to move to Florida for a great job opportunity. The neighborhood where you would live is full of children, and the schools are fantastic. There are countless extracurricular activities that your kids could participate in. Not to mention, you have […]
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When parents file a custody lawsuit, their first allegations must relate to why and how the state where they filed the case has jurisdiction to hear the matter. When it comes to minor children, a state must have jurisdiction over the child or children in question. For a state to have jurisdiction over a child, it must […]
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Let’s say that you have always wanted to be a veterinarian. Finally, you were accepted to a veterinary school in Texas. You live in North Carolina. You applied to N.C. State, but you didn’t get in. You have a little boy who is six years old. You share custody of him with your ex-husband. The […]
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Let’s take a look at the story of Sally and Sam. Sam is career military. The family moved to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina 10 years ago. Sally has stayed in North Carolina because Sam has been deployed so many times that the military hasn’t required her to move. Both Sally and Sam are originally […]
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Moving to another state without your children before your custody arrangement is modified or established isn’t advisable. But we’re looking at the worst-case scenarios here. Life happens. Sometimes an elderly parent needs you. You may be the only option. Let’s say your mom’s neighbor just called. He had to take her to the hospital again—this […]
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