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It is a common saying that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Although that may have been the case at some point, that statistic is outdated, at least for the USA. As the country’s demographics and economics change, along with views about marriage versus cohabitation, the divorce rate appears lower. What is the Divorce …
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How to Serve a Divorce Complaint Without a doubt, getting a divorce is a trying and stressful experience. The fact that you’re thinking about divorce means you’ve already faced your share of hardship. Now you’re prepared to move forward with the action as fast as possible. Fortunately, divorce in North Carolina can be a relatively …
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Marrying someone who is a member of the military may mean long separations and high-stress levels. Some may even wonder whether their marriage can survive. You’ve probably heard rumors that military marriages experience extraordinarily high divorce rates, or that only the strongest make it through. So, what’s the real truth? Do military marriages go hand-in-hand …
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If you are considering divorce or are in the process of getting divorced in North Carolina, it is important to learn more about the steps you will need to take if you want to change your name. To be clear, changing your name after a divorce has different requirements than changing your name for other …
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Dividing Property With Your Ex It is extremely rare for parties to agree on absolutely everything throughout the divorce process. However, effective advocacy and legal strategy can make the experience easier for everyone involved. Here are a few tips from our divorce attorneys in Monroe, NC on how to divide property with your spouse:
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Spousal Support or Not? One of the many challenging aspects of a divorce is determining whether spousal support should be established. Post-separation support and alimony are utilized to help the dependent spouse maintain an accustomed standard of living. There are several things to consider when negotiating spousal support. Below are a few issues and 5 …
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Guidelines Congress first passed federal laws establishing child support guidelines in the 1980s to accomplish three main goals: financially help children living in a single parent household; encourage payment of child support and promote consistent contact between parent and child Today, many of those same guidelines exist in order to ensure the safety, well-being, …
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Alimony Alimony in North Carolina is payment for the support and maintenance of a spouse after separation and divorce. Alimony is usually paid on a continuing basis for a determined period of time. Prior to 1995, alimony was fault based. The law, however, was amended to better reflect that marriage is an economic partnership.
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Be Aware Divorce is hard. On top of the emotional turmoil, you are also faced with the unpleasant task of dividing your property. Equitable Distribution, the process for dividing the property accumulated during your marriage, has several important legal limitations you should be aware of. That is why it is important to contact an Equitable …
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Sometimes couples find that, despite their best efforts to keep a marriage together, it is in everyone’s best interest to separate. Once that tough decision is made, it is time to start deciding how to divide up their lives. A separation agreement is typically used to document how a couple will divide property, debt, financial …
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