People who served or lived at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in North Carolina in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s might have a claim for compensation for health consequences they suffered from the contaminated water at the base. You might have a significant medical condition that makes you eligible for...
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What Is the Difference Between Temporary Spousal Support (Or Alimony) and “Permanent” Spousal Support?
One of the most common concerns a person has when contemplating divorce is whether they will be entitled to financial support from their spouse. This concern is especially understandable where one spouse may have been out of the workforce for some time or is at home with young children. Our North...
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Common Diseases Associated with Camp Lejeune
People who served, worked, or lived at the Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina during a specific time might have had exposure to contaminated water that is associated with the development of certain diseases. Veterans and their families could be adversely affected with any other number of types of cancer...
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Does Your Marriage Qualify for an Annulment in North Carolina?
If you are considering terminating your marriage, you may be wondering if you may qualify for an annulment. An annulment is a legal way to end a marriage and make it as if you had never been married. A North Carolina family law attorney can evaluate if you may qualify for an annulment...
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Five Frequently Forgotten Assets in a Divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you probably heard that you and your spouse must split up assets acquired during your marriage. This includes real estate, bank accounts, cars, and other property. However, there are some things we don’t think of as our assets because perhaps we do not have access...
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How Long Can You Be Married and Still Get an Annulment in North Carolina?
There are many misconceptions (no pun intended) about annulments in North Carolina. For example, if a couple separates shortly after the marriage, the brief length of the marriage does not make the parties automatically eligible for an annulment. North Carolina has no such thing as an escape hatch based on time. You...
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Protecting Your Children: The Importance of Communication in Times of Parent Separation
People often get so caught up in the stress and details of the events that caused them to separate from their spouse or partner that they forget to keep the children informed about what is happening. Perhaps they want to spare the kids the unpleasant information, but children will likely imagine the...
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How to Request a Drug Test in Your Child Custody Case
When the court or a party suspects substance misuse or abuse by a party in a custody dispute, either party can file a motion requesting drug testing. Also, the judge has the authority to enter an order requiring drug testing on its own motion.
If drug abuse is an...
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Is My Spouse Entitled to My Inheritance After Divorce?
That depends. Usually, inheritance is a separate asset, not marital, but sometimes an inheritance can start out as marital or become marital property. It is possible, however, for an inheritance to start as and remain separate property that would not have to get shared with your spouse in a divorce.
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Finding Hidden Digital Assets During a Divorce
Hiding marital assets during a divorce action can significantly change the outcome of several issues. If a spouse hides assets, it can impact the amount of child support and spousal support. It also prevents the innocent spouse from receiving their fair share of marital assets. A North Carolina family law attorney...
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