Most people have heard horror stories about spouses that simply refuse to accept that a marriage is over. They refuse to sign the divorce papers and do everything in their power to stop the divorce from happening.In reality, those days are largely a thing of the past....
Family Law
Cyberstalking makes headlines in North Carolina
Representative Cody Henson of North Carolina's Transylvania County has been formally charged with cyberstalking his wife, Kelsey. The couple is currently estranged.Mrs. Henson presented the domestic court judge with a plethora of text messages that were supposedly...
What are the biggest mistakes you can make during a divorce?
A few skilled negotiations can often shorten the divorce process and help everyone come out a winner -- or, at least, not too unhappy about the results. However, a wrong move by either party can turn negotiations into a nightmare rather quickly.Here are the biggest...
What is a domestic violence protective order in North Carolina?
It's never acceptable for someone to harass or abuse another human being.If you're regularly facing verbal or physical abuse from someone in your household, someone you've dated, someone you have a child with or certain relatives, a domestic violence protective order...
Husband sues ex-wife’s boyfriend and wins
A jilted husband utilized a little-known North Carolina law to sue his ex-wife's boyfriend -- and won a judgment of more than $8 million for alienation of affection.Alienation of affection lawsuits are only permitted in a handful of states. In order to pursue one, you...
How can you modify your child support payments?
Child support is one of the thorniest issues between couples. Whether you pay it or receive it, the odds are good that you aren't happy with the amount.Is it possible to get the amount changed? Maybe. Short of agreements written into the divorce that change the amount...
Couples: Keep finances separate during the early stage
Financial experts have an important piece of advice for unmarried couples who are just embarking down the road of life together: Keep your finances separate.At least, you should keep them separate for a little while, anyhow. Naturally, most couples believe that...
Is your marriage built to last?
Does your marriage come with an expiration date? Couples usually don't start a marriage expecting it to fall apart, but divorce attorneys say that there are some early predictors that spell doom for a marriage.What are they? Knowing the signs of potential issues could...
Can you notify your spouse about your divorce by Facebook?
In this day of no-fault divorce, the courts no longer need an "acceptable" reason, like bigamy, cruelty or habitual drinking, to let a divorce go through. It's enough to say that you simply don't want to remain married any longer. However, due process still requires...
Divorcing in North Carolina? Document your separation carefully
In North Carolina, like the rest of the nation, you can get a no-fault divorce fairly easily.However, just like every other state, North Carolina has its legal quirks. You can get your no-fault divorce in a single day -- but only after living apart from your spouse...