Free Trader Agreement
Please note that the registrar of deeds requires the extra space at the top of the agreement. If you plan to modify and use the document, be sure to leave this space intact.
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Everything You Need to Know about Child Custody
Rosen Law FirmNorth Carolina Divorce Lawyers Child Custody is a tricky issue in many families. In this video, Lee Rosen, the now retired founder of Rosen Law Firm, explains the terminology involved in Child Custody, how judges handle Child Custody cases in the courtroom, what could keep you from gaining custody of your children and […]
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Virtual Visitation – NBC 17
This video is a clip from the NBC 17 newscast on virtual visitation, featuring now retired divorce attorney and Rosen Law Firm founder Lee Rosen. Virtual Visitation – NBC 17 Transcript News anchor 1: Messaging and video conferencing are moving beyond just fun accessories for your computer. News Anchor 2: That’s right. In fact, they […]
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Parental Kidnapping in North Carolina
Kidnapping. Enter terrifying thoughts of sketchy vans, dark basements, and ransom notes. We think of movie plots, and the horrific real life stories of those like Elizabeth Smart. But this image isn’t indicative of every kidnapping. Sometimes kidnapping takes a much different shape; believe it or not parents can actually be guilty of kidnapping their […]
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When can a judge order supervised visitation?
It almost never happens in North Carolina that the non-custodial parent is denied any visitation time with a child. In fact, there is a strong preference in our state for family court judges to order custody be shared by each parent. Sometimes however, circumstances exist that will result in a judge deviating from this preference. […]
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Will my child have to speak in court?
We often hear from many parents who strongly desire for their children to be able to be present in court and to tell a judge how much they want to stay with one parent and not with the other. However, custody hearings typically do not play out this way. First, many child custody matters are […]
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Can I still file for Alimony and ED after I obtain my divorce?
Before filing a divorce complaint, you must be aware of several potentially very serious issues. First: the failure to assert an alimony claim prior to entry of a divorce judgment, and failure to have such an action pending at the time the divorce is granted, will bar the right to assert a claim for alimony. Second: the […]
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How can I establish residency to file for divorce if I am stationed at a military base?
Aliens, out of state students and military personnel are all capable of establishing adequate residency in North Carolina to meet the jurisdictional requirement for absolute divorce. One need not be a citizen of the United States in order to establish residency or domicile within North Carolina for the purpose of divorce actions. Further, an adult […]
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What typically happens if I go to court to obtain my divorce myself?
In non-summary judgment divorces, the court will typically call the case for trial and the plaintiff (and counsel for the plaintiff, if the party is represented) will come forward. Usually the defendant and his or her attorney are not present. The plaintiff will be sworn and placed upon the witness stand. Counsel for the plaintiff […]
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