Most people do not realize that across the country, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.[1] Locally, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department responded to more than 35,000 domestic violence related calls last year alone.[2] In our family law practice, too often we see first-hand…
Most people do not recognize the legal complexities and difficulty surrounding divorce law. A complicated business relationship encompassing contracts, property, civil litigation is wrapped up in a family drama that can include scorn, heartbreak, adultery, and children. Divorce and separation should be dealt with all of the delicacy of a hand grenade with the pin…
At least a few times per year, a client comes into my office and declares that he or she has made the decision to relocate and to take the children of the marriage with them to a different state. The justification for the move is not always the same. Some clients want to move because…
The time has come and you have decided you want a divorce. As you contemplate separation and envision the next phase of your life, you need to consider what rights and claims you have under the law. Common claims that spouses pursue are equitable distribution, child custody, and divorce. In North Carolina, before you can…
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Witnessing many divorces up close and personal, divorce lawyers are in a unique position to hear their clients’ stories and understand the factors that often lead to separation and divorce. While there are many reasons that can lead to a marital split, here are three of the most common reasons our Charlotte divorce lawyers see…
North Carolina law states that a dependent spouse’s alimony will terminate upon remarriage or cohabitation, but what exactly is “cohabitation”? The Courts have recently interpreted cohabitation as more than just sex. They seem to require an exclusive live-in relationship that has an economic impact for the spouse receiving alimony. The statute defines it as: “the…
It is not uncommon for clients to fear moving out of the marital home because they do not want to be accused of “abandonment.” In the civil context, abandonment has the most significant impact on a spouse’s claim for postseparation support and alimony. If one spouse, who is dependent on the other spouse’s income to…
Most people see divorce as a struggle, something one must endure to get out of a bad marriage. But for families with children, divorce is never the end. There will be parent-teacher conferences, school plays, graduations, weddings, etc. They will be interacting with each other in some form for the rest of their lives. The…
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