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Over the past two decades, the divorce rate has fallen considerably among married people between the ages of 25 and 39. In contrast, the Pew Research Center reports that the divorce rate is actually increasing for people over the age of 40. In the modern world, getting divorced after 40 is normal. Many other people …

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Divorce is a public process in North Carolina. Any interested member of the public can seek out divorce records and can share what they find with others. However, few people are actually looking for other people’s divorce records. Instead, it is often the person who got divorced who needs a copy of a divorce decree …

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Many people assume that their divorce will be a long, drawn-out, “knock ‘em out” affair. However, many divorces end amicably with the couple reaching an out of court settlement. The settlement allows them to divorce quickly and then move on with their lives instead of angrily fighting over child custody and other issues. At Plyler, …

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A person’s experience in divorce court will largely depend on whether they are having a contested or uncontested divorce. When a couple can reach an out of court settlement, known as a separation agreement, then they might only go to court and get a divorce by summary judgment.  The requirement for a divorce in NC …

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A divorce decree is the official result of a divorce action. The presiding judge signs the final decree. It details the parties involved, the final decision, and can include decisions over essential matters such as asset division and child custody. A divorce is a process that can have far-reaching effects on you, your children, and …

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