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Are you aware of how to report spousal support on your taxes?
If you divorced within the current calendar year, you may either pay or receive spousal support. Do you know how to report that on your federal and North Carolina taxes when tax season rolls around? CNBC explains how to go about reporting spousal support. Keep...
Does your child want to live with the other parent?
You and your former spouse finalized your divorce in North Carolina several years ago, and you have refined the details of your child custody agreement. Recently, your child shared the news that she or he wants to live with the other parent. To make future...
How to get a divorce on the grounds of incurable insanity
Divorce is a decision not taken likely. Requesting one on the grounds of an insane spouse is even more difficult. It takes an emotional toll. North Carolina is a “no-fault” state. To get a no-fault divorce, spouses must live separately for at least 12 months. No one...
What if you are reported for child abuse in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, state law requires people to report their concerns to the Department of Social Services if they suspect child abuse or neglect. As a parent, this can be upsetting, as well as frightening. You may wonder what would cause someone to suspect you of...
Jury awards husband $8.8 million in alienation of affection case
Alienation of affection means that another person willfully ended your marriage by seducing your spouse, and in North Carolina it is grounds for a civil action. As reported by the News & Observer, the founder of BMX Stunt Shows, Keith King, sued a man he claimed...
What former spouses should know about alienation of affection
While many people in the United States may wish they could take a person to court for having an affair with a spouse, in North Carolina, it is legal. A former spouse can take a homewrecker to court for alienation of affection. What is alienation of affection?...
What custody rights do North Carolina grandparents have?
Like other grandparents, you likely consider your grandchild one of life’s greatest gifts and are thankful for the time you get to spend with him or her. Should issues arise between your child and his or her spouse, however, it may threaten your relationship with your...
Understanding alimony in North Carolina
North Carolina divorces often involve court orders for alimony, also known as spousal support. The court generally orders these support payments when it is clear that there is a history of one spouse being dependent on the other for financial support. The goal of...
Must I pay alimony if there is no marital fault?
Often, one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce is alimony. While child support payments can also cause heated debate, alimony has a particular potential to be acrimonious. Many people believe that in North Carolina there is no need to pay alimony if marital...
Can I adopt my partner’s biological child?
LGBTQ legal issues did not resolve when the Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal. There are still many lingering problems the community faces. In North Carolina, one of those issues occurs when a same-sex couple tries to create their own family by having...
