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Alimony is support awarded to a dependent spouse. When a married couple separates, a claim of alimony must be instituted before the divorce is finalized or it is lost. In order to file for alimony, there must be a dependent spouse and a supporting spouse. This means that one spouse, the supporting spouse, must provide ...

This is a common question: Do I have to come to court? In most cases, if you are represented by an attorney, you may waive your court appearance for your traffic ticket. Instead, your attorney appears on your behalf, handles your matter, and you never have to appear. Not having to miss work or school ...

What is a living will? In North Carolina, a living will, also referred to as an Advanced Directive for a Natural Death, specifies what type of health care and medical treatments you prefer if you are unable to direct your health care. Without a living will in place, in the event you suffer from an ...

What is a separation agreement? A separation agreement is a contract between a husband and wife that sets out the terms of their separation. A separation agreement helps ensure that all property and debts are divided in a manner fitting to the divorcing parties. Separation agreements are advantageous for many reasons. The primary advantage of ...

In Family Law, child custody issues tend to be the most difficult matters. Typically, both parents want to spend as much time as possible with their child(ren), which often leads to conflict. Ideally, child custody agreements are entered into outside of court. Parents, after all, know their children more intimately than judges and are better ...