There are many different acts that can constitute marital misconduct in North Carolina. Usually, allegations of marital misconduct only arise in the context of a divorce or an action for alimony without divorce.
A North Carolina family law firm could represent you if you are alleging marital misconduct...
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Consequences of Hiding Assets in Divorce
It can be tempting to hide assets if a marriage becomes rocky and a person is worried about the future or feels that they unfairly had to do most of the income production during the marriage. There are, however, severe repercussions if a person tries to hide money or property during a...
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What Should I Do if I Got Hurt in a Car Accident and Can’t Pay Child Support?
If you have a court or administrative order establishing your obligation to pay child support, you will be responsible for paying that amount, even when circumstances change drastically. You will need to be proactive about your child support obligation if something happens that makes it impossible for you to pay support.
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What to Do When a Spouse Refuses to Move Out During a Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a difficult and emotionally taxing experience, and the situation can be made even more complicated when a spouse refuses to move out of the shared home. A North Carolina family law attorney understands the frustration and stress that this can cause, and we are here...
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The Legal Process of Getting a Marriage Annulled in North Carolina
Getting an annulment is similar to getting a divorce in North Carolina, but there are some significant differences. You will have to file a lawsuit in court and convince the judge that you qualify for an annulment. Depending on the facts of your situation, it can be much more challenging to get...
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Child Support: How It’s Calculated and Enforced
People usually want to know two primary things about child support – how much they will get (or have to pay) and how the child support obligation will get enforced. In other words, what will happen if the child support does not get paid?
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What are the Chances of Getting 50/50 Custody?
The likelihood of getting 50/50 custody of your minor child in a divorce will depend on many different factors. Of course, it would be best if you can agree with the child’s other parent on a 50/50 custody arrangement. When the parents cannot agree on the custody arrangements, the court is unlikely...
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How Is Custody Affected by Domestic Violence After Divorce?
Domestic violence after divorce can impact an existing child custody order. The terms of the child custody order can get changed in response to domestic violence. A North Carolina child custody lawyer can answer your questions about how custody is affected by domestic violence after divorce.
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Is There a Real Difference Between an Uncontested and Contested Divorce?
There is a real difference between an uncontested and contested divorce. Generally, uncontested divorce follows a different procedural path than contested divorce does. It is important to realize, however, that what started as an uncontested divorce can become contested. Also, a contested divorce could become uncontested.
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What Happens During an Emergency Child Custody Hearing in North Carolina?
An emergency child custody hearing in North Carolina does not happen just because one of the parties does not want to wait the usual amount of time for a hearing to get scheduled. An emergency child custody hearing is an unusual situation that does not tend to happen frequently. If you or...
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