• What do I need to do to get a divorce in North Carolina?

    By Published On: November 24th, 2014

    If you know you are in a dead relationship and are planning to get a divorce, there are a number of things you need to understand and plan for. Under North Carolina law, to get a divorce, you are required to live separate and apart for a year and a day. This separation period must ...

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  • The Effects of Bankruptcy on Alimony

    By Published On: November 13th, 2014

    Alimony is protected from discharge through bankruptcy. Divorce decrees and separation agreements are covered by 11 U.S.C. Section 523(a)(15). This section states that these debts are not dischargeable unless:(A) the debtor does not have the ability to pay such debt from income or property of the debtor not reasonably necessary to be expended for the ...

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  • Speeding Ticket in Huntersville NC

    By Published On: November 9th, 2014

    So you got a speeding ticket in Huntersville, NC? You really should consider hiring a traffic lawyer to handle the matter for you. A lawyer is able to go to court on your behalf and attempt to negotiate a deal for you. In most situations, you never have to come to court. Instead, your attorney ...

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  • Marital Misconduct in North Carolina

    By Published On: October 27th, 2014

    What constitutes marital misconduct in North Carolina and why does it matter? Several things may constitute marital misconduct in North Carolina, including illicit sexual behavior, abandonment, cruel or barbarous treatment, or excessive use of alcohol or drugs. This is important because marital misconduct may guarantee or bar alimony. In North Carolina, alimony may be awarded ...

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  • Establishing Paternity in North Carolina – 2014

    By Published On: October 21st, 2014

    In North Carolina, when a married couple has a child, the state presumes that the child is of the marriage. The husband and wife are considered the natural parents of the child. The law is different for unmarried couples. When an unmarried couple has a child, the parent-child relationship isn't recognized automatically. Establishing paternity, or ...

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