North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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After meeting with a Raleigh divorce lawyer, you may have decided it’s best to move out of your home and find an apartment. Make sure you’ve discussed all your options with your Raleigh divorce lawyer – including whether your move to an apartment will be temporary; in some cases, you may be allowed to move […]
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As Raleigh divorce lawyers, we know that one of the toughest and most intimidating parts of the divorce process can be breaking the news to your children. Figuring out how to tell your kids about divorce isn’t easy. While you can’t avoid that painful conversation, we did find this helpful article with five tips that can […]
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After you file for divorce, you will begin what attorneys call the discovery process. A Raleigh divorce lawyer will tell you that discovery is the means by which parties in a divorce case gain information necessary to help a judge make an informed decision about everything from spousal support (alimony) to child custody. For that […]
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In Part 1, we looked at what to do before your first day in court with your Raleigh divorce lawyer. For this final part of the series, we’ll explore what to do for an uncontested divorce and, if contested, what you should do during the divorce hearing. Uncontested Divorce The Civil Division of the Wake […]
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When you change your name after a divorce, you need to notify the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration will issue you a new Social Security card by mail. Your Social Security number will remain the same. Your divorce lawyer will provide you with the necessary documentation to change your name with them. You […]
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North Carolina law requires that your driver’s license displays your legal name and an accurate, current address. However, during your divorce, those things can change. If you choose to revert to your maiden name or move out of your current home, you’ll need to notify the DMV within 60 days. Your Raleigh divorce lawyer will […]
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The Social Security Administration needs your current address if you receive benefits, if you have a pending claim, and to provide you with your annual Social Security statement. You do not need to change your address with the Social Security administration if you only wish to get a new Social Security card. However, if you […]
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Many people choose to take a temporary job during a divorce. You may need the additional income, or you may just want to get out of the house. Regardless of your reasons, discuss your options with your Raleigh divorce lawyer before accepting any employment – whether you’re changing jobs or starting from scratch. Your Raleigh […]
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In North Carolina, couples are required to be separated and live apart for one year before applying for divorce. Most are ready to go by the time the separation period is over. These couples have already retained their Raleigh divorce lawyers and it’s time to prepare for court. Here’s some advice for what do before […]
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