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What is PSS? PSS stands for post separation support which is a form of spousal support. For PSS to be awarded there must be a supporting spouse and dependent spouse. The supporting spouse is the primary breadwinner while the dependent spouse is often a stay at home mom or dad or a spouse that earns significantly […]
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You and your spouse are separated and going through a custody battle. You went to a party Saturday night and had one too many beers and on top of that, you had smoked pot. The final nail in the coffin, you made the stupid decision to drive home and got a driving while impaired charge. […]
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Jury trials are sometimes an option in a North Carolina divorce. Find out when, why and how a jury trial might be used to decide your case.
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So far, we’ve discussed parents relocating and taking their children with them because of new and (mostly) positive changes. Perhaps they’ve been offered an exciting new job, they’ve remarried and started a new relationship, or they want to be closer to beloved family members. But sometimes parents feel they must leave their current surroundings to […]
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You’ve decided you are relocating and you want to take the kids with you. Or perhaps your ex has said they are relocating and want to take the kids with them. Whether you’re all staying in North Carolina or are spreading out throughout the country, this is going to change everything. You and your ex […]
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Marital Property Simply put, any asset or liability that was acquired during the marriage is considered marital property, and must be shared by the parties upon the dissolution of the marriage. Everything will be divided, from bank accounts to time-shares and even frequent flier miles. Retirement accounts are also subject to division, sometimes even if […]
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Many people are on the lookout for a new or different job. The reasons vary, whether it’s higher pay, increased recognition, or more predictable or flexible hours. Some people are ready to change careers completely or to start over in a new place. Unsurprisingly, many of these people are parents. These job-seeking parents are often […]
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“Legal custody,” “physical custody,” “joint custody,” “primary custody,” and “substantial change of circumstances”: you hear these terms all the time. You know they relate to child custody laws in North Carolina. But what do these terms mean for residents of the Triangle in NC, and how do they apply to you and your child custody […]
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Now that you’ve gone through the legal process of modifying your custody order to accommodate a parent’s relocation, you face the daunting task of long-distance co-parenting. It’s hard enough to co-parent when your ex lives down the road or in the next town over. So how do you co-parent when your ex lives hours or […]
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“I am getting married, moving across the country, and taking our child with me.” What do you do when your ex tells you this? Where do you even begin? Maybe you go into panic mode. Maybe you are angry. All that your son has ever known is in Raleigh, North Carolina. All of your family […]
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