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The short answer is, yes, you can buy a house during the period of separation from your spouse.  There may be a few hoops to

It Depends. The average life span of a family law case can range from a few weeks to several years.  The length of your family

How is child support determined in North Carolina? Child support is determined by using a set of guidelines called the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines,

What will happen to your assets when you pass away? Who will be in charge of making sure your wishes are carried out? Who will

In North Carolina, there is no such thing as a legal separation. As soon as one spouse moves out of the marital home, a separation

There are several things that your attorney may recommend for getting your estate in order, but the most common documents include the following: Living Will

Are You Eligible for Alimony? If you are dependent on your spouse’s income to meet your needs and expenses, there’s a good chance you are

Common law marriage is something that most of us have heard of, but do we really know what it is? Does this concept even exist

Home is where we make our memories, where you feel safe and comfortable, and where you lay your head down after a long day at

The statutory elective share is designed to prevent someone from disinheriting his/her spouse.  Upon a spouse’s death, the statute grants the surviving spouse the opportunity

What is Post Separation Support? Post separation support (PSS) is a temporary form of alimony. A dependent spouse may be entitled to PSS pending a

In North Carolina, which parent has the care and control of a child is considered custody.  The court will consider any and all factors that

In North Carolina, the General Assembly recognizes that we all have the fundamental right to control decisions related to our medical care.  In this effort,

In North Carolina you must be separated for at least one year before you can file for an absolute divorce, so we get calls from

Are you wondering if you need a prenup? The use of prenuptial agreements is on the rise. While it may not seem very romantic, more