If you would like to arrange a consultation to speak with an estate planning attorney, contact Adkins Law. Adkins Law has locations in Huntersville and Ballantyne for your convenience. 

​If you are considering separation and divorce, contact Adkins Law. Adkins Law has locations in Huntersville and Ballantyne for your convenience. 

North Carolina is a "no-fault" divorce state. In almost all cases, all that is required to file for divorce in North Carolina is that you have lived in the state for at least six months, and that you have lived separate and apart from your spouse for a year and a day. Once a divorce is filed, it typically takes from four to eight weeks to process. If you need to speak with a divorce attorney, contact Adkins Law. Adkins Law has locations in Huntersville and Ballantyne. 

When a married couple separates and plans to get divorced, they must go through the process of equitable distribution. If the couple or one spouse owns a business, the business is subject to be divided equitably. If you are contemplating separation or divorce, and you own a business, contact Adkins Law if you would like to discuss your matter in detail. Adkins Law has locations in Lake Norman and south Charlotte. 

You are legally separated from your spouse if you move out of the marital residence with the intent of remaining separate and apart. Once you remain separate and apart from your spouse for a year and a day, you are eligible to file for an absolute divorce. Once the absolute divorce is granted, all bonds of marriage are terminated between you and your spouse. If you need to speak to a family law attorney in regards to a separation and / or divorce, contact Adkins Law. Adkins Law has locations in Huntersville and south Charlotte. 

What are the benefits of having a premarital or prenuptial agreement? If you want to speak to a family law attorney about drafting a pre-nup, contact Adkins Law. Adkins Law has locations in Lake Norman and Charlotte. 

What is the difference in being legally separated and getting a divorce? When one spouse moves out of the marital home with the intent of remaining separate and apart, the couple is legally separated. In North Carolina, however, you must remain continuously separate and apart for a year and a day in order to file for a divorce. Once your divorce is granted, the bonds of matrimony are broken, and your marital status reverts to single. If you need to speak with a family law attorney in regards to seeking information on separation and divorce, contact Adkins Law. Adkins Law has locations in Huntersville and Ballantyne. 

What is a durable power of attorney, and why is it important to have one? If you need a durable power of attorney, or would like to speak to an estate planning attorney, Adkins Law can help you. Contact Adkins Law to arrange a free estate planning consultation. Adkins Law has locations in Huntersville and Ballantyne. 

If you are not receiving child support, or if your ex has stopped making child support payments, and you need to speak with a family law attorney, contact Adkins Law. We have locations in Huntersville and south Charlotte.