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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

It is no secret that divorce impacts the entire family, not just the spouses. When negotiating the divorce settlement, you try to keep the best

Once you have been separated for over one year, you can get a divorce from your spouse.  You have to live separate and apart for

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 are very specific laws regarding drafting and executing wills. In order to ensure your will is valid and complies with state

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

Attorney fees can be one of the greatest expenses involved in the divorce process, but divorce attorney fees aren’t straightforward. The amount of attorney fees

If one or both spouses own a business and it was created or grew during the marriage, then the business will likely be considered a

If you have been charged with a crime of domestic violence, such as simple assault, assault on a female, domestic criminal trespass, communicating threats, or

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,

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

In North Carolina, you can file an action in District Court for two different types of civil restraining orders: no-contact and domestic violence protective orders. 

The end of a marriage or relationship can be tragic enough. Often, the process of divorcing only adds to the pain. You and your spouse

Everyone has heard a story about a job seeker getting denied a job or promotion due to their online activity. Whether in the form of

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