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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Avoid These Business Valuation Mistakes During Your Divorce
Going through a divorce is not easy. Divorce can be even more complicated when a family business is involved. Questions such as whether the company is a marital asset or if both spouses have an ownership interest will arise. Consulting with a North Carolina family law attorney is essential to ensure...
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Who Makes Medical Decisions for a Child After Divorce?
Typically, the custody order from the court will control who gets to make medical decisions for a child after divorce. This issue can encompass things like choosing the child’s pediatrician and specialists, consenting to medical treatments from vaccinations to surgery, and taking the child to doctor appointments.
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