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How Are Business Interests Valued in an Equitable Distribution Analysis?
Owning all or part of a business can be very rewarding personally and financially. However, when your marriage ends, assets accumulated since you were wed typically become part of the divisible marital estate. This can include the value of your…
Study Shows Divorce Rates Rise in the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster
For many in the Asheville area and elsewhere throughout western North Carolina, life changed on September 27, 2024 when Hurricane Helene hit with devastating force. Within the state, more than 100 people were reported dead as a result of the…
North Carolina Court Rules de Facto Parent of IVF-Conceived Child Cannot Be Forced to Pay Child Support
Science has given individuals and couples the chance to start a family in ways that were not possible in the recent past. However, nontraditional methods of conception can give rise to complex legal issues when relationship partners both take part…
What Factors Are Considered in Contested North Carolina Custody Relocation Cases?
Relocation requests in child custody cases are often some of the most challenging and emotionally charged issues that parents and courts face. In North Carolina, when one parent seeks to relocate with their child, it can significantly impact the existing…
Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
Instead of looking backward at what ended the marital relationship, you should use the divorce process to put yourself in best possible position for the future. The terms of your divorce order could have a major effect on your well-being…
Does North Carolina’s Equitable Distribution Law Mean the Value of Marital Assets Will Be Split Evenly?
Dividing marital assets in a divorce can be a complex and contentious process. In North Carolina, the equitable distribution principle governs the division of property acquired during the marriage when parties are not able to agree on a settlement. This…
Parental Alienation Claims in North Carolina Custody Cases
Child custody issues are often emotionally charged, and allegations of parental alienation frequently arise. Parental alienation can occur when one parent manipulates a child to reject or fear the other parent unjustifiably. In North Carolina, courts take parental alienation claims seriously,…
Some NC Do-it-Yourself Divorces Might be Invalid
Divorce can be a difficult experience, but there is consolation in knowing that once the legal process is concluded, you receive an order dissolving your marriage so you can move on to the next chapter in your life. However, residents…
Who Gets the Family Home After a Divorce?
For many married couples, the most expensive asset they own is their home. When the couple divorces, the home is marital property and is subject to equitable distribution by the court. This process attempts to divide property fairly but not…
Can You Legally Separate Instead of Divorce in North Carolina?
In divorce cases, one of the court’s responsibilities is to divide up the couple’s marital assets. This includes all types of property such as cash, securities, retirement funds, real estate, automobiles and more. Under North Carolina law, marital property is…
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