Vaccination Disputes & Custody
Vaccines are a medical intervention and the decision of whether to obtain vaccinations fits squarely within the meaning of a major decision concerning the welfare of the children. Therefore….
Pet “Custody”
How do the courts determine the “custody” of your beloved pet when you and your partner separate?
Your Businesses and Divorce
When one or both spouses own a small business, equitable distribution cases are especially complex. Small business have to be valued just like all other assets. However, you will not likely be able to give competent testimony of the value of your or your spouse’s business. This usually requires hiring an expert to value the business…
Marital Property Division (Equitable Distribution)
The equitable distribution system can raise innumerable question in your mind. What if a spouse wants the marital home, but can’t pay for or refinance it? What if you don’t know what assets you own because your spouse has always been in control of all the assets? How will the Court treat your assets that have gone up or down in value substantially since you separated? What if your spouse owns a business or has an interest in a pension that will be paid in the future? What if your spouse has a bunch of cash and you don’t know where it’s buried? What if all you own is debt? Who makes the payments on the debts while the case is pending? What happens if either of you file for bankruptcy?
Marital Misconduct
Marital misconduct comes in a variety of forms. But first, let’s talk about what issues marital misconduct is and is not applicable to…
Alimony and Post-Separation Support
Post-Separation support and Alimony are basically the same thing – support for one’s spouse. The difference is …
Modifying a Child Support Order
Two numbers to remember: three (3) years and fifteen (15) percent.
Child Support
Learn what to expect and the basics of how child support is calculated in North Carolina.
Grandparent Visitation and Custody
Worried about seeing your grandkids while their parents are going through a custody dispute?
Jurisdictional Disputes
Especially with military families, jurisdiction can become an issue in custody matters. If you have a custody order from another state or you and the other parent live in different counties, we can help determine if and where you should file.
Modifying a Custody Order
A permanent custody order in place? You can still modify that order, under the right circumstances.
Separation
Separation means living in two different residences, with the intent (on the part of at least one of the spouses) that the separation be permanent. You cannot live in the same house and be separated. Living in separate rooms of the same house does not constitute a separation in North Carolina.
Absolute Divorce
When you hear the word “divorce” in North Carolina, it can mean different things to different people.
Divorce from Bed and Board (The War of the Roses)
First, this is not a divorce. Frankly, the word divorce should not be included in the title because it causes confusion.