N.C. Family Law Blog
Divorce
North Carolina Resident Charged With Bigamy
A man from Jacksonville, North Carolina was recently charged with bigamy (also known as polygamy) soon after his first wife called the police and turned him in. According to reports, the man was arrested for being married to two different women at the same time. After some research, marriage records at the county’s register of … Continue reading
Is Sex to Blame for Cheating?
The Number One Reason People Cheat Is? (Hint: It is Not Sex) Many marriages end in divorce because one partner decides to step outside the marriage and cheat. You might think sexual attraction or the need to have more sex is the number one reason people cheat but according to a new survey the number one reason … Continue reading
Forget Deadbeat Dads – How About Deadbeat Moms?
When it comes to alimony and child support payments, it’s often the men who have gotten a bad reputation and have been referred to as “deadbeat Dads”. However it seems that the number of cases of women not paying their end of alimony and child support is beginning to rise. Many divorce attorneys are seeing … Continue reading
Why Most People Hate Divorce Lawyers
Divorce lawyers are generally not well liked and sometimes for good reason. Here are the top five reasons why I think lawyers get a bad rap with the public. They think they are entitled to be late to appointments because their time is more important than everyone else’s time. They don’t call people back or … Continue reading
Sticks and Stones may break your bones: The problem with marital property
The ink on the marriage license is barely dry and the next step for most couples is to buy a home together. So, what happens when happily ever after becomes more like nightmare before Christmas and you’re signing divorce papers? Sure, if you are pleasant and agreeable (not usual) you can avoid equitable distribution, and … Continue reading
Oops! My marriage was a mistake. . .
“Oops! My marriage was a mistake and I just want to have it annulled.” Truth is there are only a few instances where this is actually going to work out in favor of the annulment. Some questions to ask yourself. • Were either of you still married to someone else at the time of the … Continue reading
Requirements for Divorce in N.C.
You can get a divorce in N.C. if you have been separated from your spouse for at least one year and at least one of you has lived in N.C. for the last 6 months. Remember that getting a divorce does end all rights to have marital property divided and it also ends any claims … Continue reading
North Carolina Divorce Seminar
What Everyone Needs To Know About Divorce But Is Afraid To Ask If you are considering separation or divorce you need to attend this information packed seminar. Explore the legal, financial and emotional support resources available during the divorce process. Learn what to expect during a divorce and how to prepare for this challenge with … Continue reading
Checked Your Will Lately?
If you are in the process of getting divorced don’t forget to change your will and your life insurance policies. The attorney who is handling your divorce can likely draft a new will for you to sign. While it is not required, be sure to have two witnesses sign your new will with you and … Continue reading
5 Suggestions For Staying Calm During a Divorce Hearing
You have hired an attorney, maybe you have been to mediation, and now you are going to your first divorce hearing. It might be a hearing for temporary custody or temporary alimony or it could be that you have skipped the temporary hearings and you are going straight to trial on custody or support. Either way, I’m … Continue reading
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