http:/www.triadlaw.com/greensboro_divorce_attorney.htm Greensboro NC Law Firm, Family Law and Bankruptcy Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:30:49 GMT Web Easy by Avanquest Software child custody, child support, alimony, post-separation support, and property division. Each of these subjects are covered in greater detail by clicking the link on the left side of the page. An uncontested divorce is where both parties agree to the divorce AND have already agreed to any other issues related to the marriage. This process is simple, and in most cases, we can appear on your behalf and neither party will have to go to court to complete the process. The only basic requirements for a divorce in North Carolina is that the parties involved be separated for one year prior to the filing of the divorce, and that the court has jurisdiction over at least one party. A separation agreement is NOT necessary to start the clock running on the one-year requirement. If either party disputes the one-year requirement, or files a counter-claim, the divorce is no longer considered uncontested. It is important to remember that once a divorce is granted, neither party can raise issues of property distribution or alimony, so those claims must be asserted prior to a court granting a divorce.

What if I can't locate my spouse? - This problem happens frequently, particularly when the parties have been separated for a lengthy period of time. If you can't locate your spouse, you can serve them through "publication". This means that a notice would be placed in a newspaper one day a week for three consecutive weeks announcing the filing of your divorce, and informing your spouse that they have 40 days to respond from the date the notice is first published. Because this method involves more time, and the newspaper has to be paid, the total cost of this type of divorce is higher than it would otherwise be.

Can we resolve our other issues related to the marriage without a lawsuit? - Yes, and we encourage parties to work things out this way. It can be far less expensive, and usually much less stressful. You and your spouse can enter into a separation agreement that resolves all other pending issues. Please see the section on separation agreements by clicking on the practice areas link at the top of the screen.

How much does it cost? - In most cases, our fee for an uncontested divorce is $250.00 plus the filing costs (currently $167.00) and the fee to have your spouse served (currently $15.00). If publication is required, our fee is $400.00 plus the filing costs, and the fee the newspaper charges to publish the notification. Remeber these fees are for UNCONTESTED DIVORCES ONLY. An uncontested divorce means that there are no issues such as property, custody or alimony to be resolved. ]]> about.htm Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:30:49 GMT The Spagnola Law Firm about.htm#1