Written by Danielle Walle. THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES ABOUT PARENTING PLANS AND THE MYRIAD OPTIONS THAT EXIST FOR PARENTS. Future installments will outline options in greater depth and detail. Sometimes, it is clear that the best thing for a family is for the parents to separate and no longer remain together. [...]
By: Keith Manning Rivenbark Almost every client will ask the same question at the start of any litigation, “can I recover attorney fees?” The choice to pursue litigation may hinge upon how much a client may recover and how much it will cost them in attorneys’ fees to get that recovery. Unfortunately, the long-standing [...]
Written by Alexis Gadzinski First, let’s start with some background. Alimony is financial support given to a financially dependent spouse or former spouse by a supporting spouse. However, under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 50 Divorce and Alimony § 50-16.3A(a), if that dependent spouse committed an act of illicit sexual behavior with someone other [...]
Who has considered moving lately? (Me! I actually justmoved personally, and our office is moving!) Although there are major headaches that come with moving, there are so many exciting, new adventures to take, and positive memories made! But where can you move? You have a constitutional right to live wherever you can live; however, [...]
Have you seen the headlines? Olivia Wilde, the actress we know from House, was served with custody papers by her ex, Jason Sudeikis (you know, Ted Lasso?) while she was on stage presenting at the CinemaCon Convention. A woman walked up to the stage and handed her an unmarked envelope. She picked it up, [...]
It’s official, COVID vaccines are now available for all children over the age of 6 months. You absolutely want to get your children vaccinated - you trust the scientists who created it and want your kids protected. You and your ex have nimbly navigated all that COVID has thrown your way. You both agreed [...]
I cannot tell you how many times I have heard a client say, “I don’t want ½ of her retirement because I don’t want to pay taxes!” Good news – if you are dividing retirement accounts pursuant to a divorce, you do not have to pay taxes! You only have to pay income taxes [...]
This is a question that my colleagues and I get asked often – unfortunately, the answer is not that simple: 3 years. By law, you can have your child support reviewed every 3 years. With the cost of living increasing, specifically health insurance, work-related childcare, and extraordinary expenses, there is a high chance that [...]
Most people want to get a simple divorce in North Carolina. They want a divorce that is fast, easy, and cheap. For people who have no assets, no children, and have been married for a short period of time, a simple Absolute Divorce may be just what they need. For North Carolina divorces, the [...]
And Just Like That …. You Accidentally Left Money to Your Ex-Spouse: Three Ways You Might Unintentionally Leave Your Former Spouse Assets After Divorce Yes, we confess we’re excited about the “Sex and the City” re-boot “And Just Like That.” Some old habits die hard. Speaking of, one of the recent episodes caught [...]
