Wake County Domestic Court Rules
For rules in additional counties, please consult the NC Courts local rules list here
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Protecting a Professional Practice in a Divorce
Professionals in North Carolina who are partners, shareholders, or solo practitioners of a professional practice have no doubt already consulted attorneys and accountants on the most advantageous way to set up their practice. They focus on issues like professional liability and tax liability without even thinking about them. They pay attention to local rules and […]
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How Do I Get Attorney’s Fees from My Spouse?
While going through a divorce can be emotionally draining, it can also be a strain financially. Not only are you splitting your assets, but you are also paying attorney’s fees for just about everything having to do with your divorce.
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Violating a Court Order: What You Need to Know
Violations of court orders relating to custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and other family law issues can result in a finding of contempt of court and even jail time for the offending party. The following North Carolina cases illustrate the issues.
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Who to Contact When Your Spouse Isn’t Paying Child Support
Child Support Enforcement Agency Phone Numbers:
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NC Child Support Guidelines
North Carolina's child support guidelines apply as a rebuttable presumption in all legal proceedings involving the child support obligation of a parent (including orders entered in criminal and juvenile proceedings, orders entered in UIFSA proceedings, and voluntary support agreements and consent orders approved by the court.) The guidelines do not apply to orders for "prior maintenance" (reimbursement of child-related expenses incurred prior to the date an action for child support is filed) or child support orders entered against stepparents or other persons or agencies who are secondarily liable for child support.
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Can I Change My Child Support Agreement?
Modification in General If a separation agreement has not become part of a court order, then (like other contracts) it can be modified only with the consent of the parties. The parties can consent “in advance” by including in the agreement a provision that it may be modified under specified circumstances. If the parties don’t […]
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Health Insurance After Divorce in North Carolina
Once coverage ends, under either the COBRA or mini-COBRA statues, a former spouse will need to find new health insurance. If a former spouse becomes ill or injured or acquires a chronic health condition (such as diabetes) while covered by COBRA, he or she may have a difficult time finding an insurer who will provide coverage.
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How Do I Prepare to Meet With a Lawyer?
How An Attorney Can Help Since property settlements can be very complicated, a lawyer can help you decide which of your belongings are marital property and which are separate property, and advise you as to how the court will divide that property. A lawyer will also be able to assist you in drafting a separation […]
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