North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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Divorces involving people currently in the military or those with military pensions are more complex than others. This is an area where federal law comes into the divorce process. Some of the differences include residency requirements, the manner in which divorce papers must be served on a spouse on active duty, and the way a […]
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Contested divorces are the most complex type of divorce. Uncontested divorces are easier but still usually require a court appearance. Some states have streamlined the uncontested divorce further and offer what are known as simplified divorces, or summary dissolutions. These are generally available only to people who have a fairly short marriage (less than five […]
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Although this website is about divorce, getting your actual legal divorce is usually the easiest part of the process. That is, if you successfully negotiate all of the financial and child-related issues with your spouse, your hard work is done. Getting the legal divorce is essentially a bureaucratic process. Following Divorce Procedure in NC As […]
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If you decide to introduce one or more claims of fault into your divorce, you will need to gather evidence to support the claims. Faults such as abandonment can be difficult to prove. In North Carolina, for instance, abandonment is defined as leaving the marriage without just cause or without consent, and in some states […]
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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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