Who Gets the Dog in the Divorce? This is a very common question among people I meet with. In todays world many people are having dogs instead of children and treat their dogs as if they were their own kids. People also become emotionally attached to their […]
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How Divorce Affects Your Taxes As tax season is upon us, I have received many questions on how divorce can affect your tax filing and the amount of taxes you owe or the refund you may receive. The easiest way to explain this is to breakdown the […]
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Why Do I Need a Child Custody Order? A lot of people I speak to don’t see the need or they don’t have the desire to get a formal child custody court order. Often they say, “We have a good relationship and I don’t want to […]
Read more →How Do I Serve Someone In The Military? Anytime you are serving someone the first thing you need to figure out is where he/she is located. What is their current address? This can be extra tricky if someone is in the military where they are moving around […]
Read more →What is a Separation Agreement? A separation agreement is a contract between a husband and wife that determines property division, debt division, child custody and support, spousal support, and any other things the parties wish to agree upon. A separation agreement is beneficial because it allows the […]
Read more →What is the Difference Between a Legal Separation, Divorce From Bed and Board, and Absolute Divorce?
What is the Difference Between a Legal Separation, Divorce From Bed and Board, and Absolute Divorce? Legal separation in North Carolina is when the two spouses live separate lives but remain legally married. Couples may choose to do this for many reasons including the continuation of certain […]
Read more →What Does Same-Sex Marriage in North Carolina Mean for Parental Rights? Many gay and lesbian couples have faced several obstacles in obtaining parental rights to their children. This is because historically only the biological parents received any parental rights without an adoption. This means that when couples […]
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