NC Separation Agreements Vs Court Battle

NC Separation Agreements Vs Court Battle

Your marriage is ending in North Carolina. Now you’re facing a choice that’ll shape everything that comes next: work out a separation agreement with your spouse, or let a judge decide your future in court. Both options get you to the same place eventually,...
Work Schedules And Child Custody Cases

Work Schedules And Child Custody Cases

A parent may wonder whether their work schedule is going to cost them custody of their kids. It’s a fair question. North Carolina judges absolutely pay attention to how available you are to actually parent your children, but it’s more nuanced than you...
Understanding Imputed Income In Child Support Cases

Understanding Imputed Income In Child Support Cases

Imputed income is the amount courts assign to a parent based on their earning capacity rather than their actual current income. When parents voluntarily reduce their earnings, refuse to seek appropriate employment, or remain unemployed without good reason, courts can...
Adultery’s Impact On NC Divorce Cases

Adultery’s Impact On NC Divorce Cases

Finding out your spouse cheated brings gut-wrenching pain. Beyond the emotional devastation, you’re probably wondering how it’ll affect your divorce. North Carolina is actually one of the few states where adultery still carries legal weight, though maybe...
Keeping Your Inheritance Safe In Divorce

Keeping Your Inheritance Safe In Divorce

Inheritance means more than money. It carries emotional weight, family history, and security for your future. When you’re facing divorce in North Carolina, losing assets from parents or grandparents becomes a real concern. Here’s what you need to know:...
How NC Judges Decide Primary Custody Cases

How NC Judges Decide Primary Custody Cases

Custody decisions in North Carolina come down to one question: what’s best for the child? It sounds simple, but it’s not. When parents can’t agree on custody, judges step in to make the call. They don’t flip a coin. They don’t...
Adopting Your Grandchild When Parents Cannot Care For Them

Adopting Your Grandchild When Parents Cannot Care For Them

Life throws curveballs. Parents struggle with addiction. They battle mental health crises, face incarceration, or simply can’t handle the responsibility of raising children. When that happens, grandparents step in. What starts as a weekend visit turns into...
Dealing With Luxury Assets Like Art And Collectibles In Divorce

Dealing With Luxury Assets Like Art And Collectibles In Divorce

Most people going through a divorce think about the obvious stuff first. The house. Retirement accounts. Maybe the cars. But what about that sculpture you bought in Paris? Your vintage watch collection? Those signed first editions that’ve been accumulating value...
Modifying A Separation Agreement After It’s Been Signed

Modifying A Separation Agreement After It’s Been Signed

You signed a separation agreement months ago. Maybe years ago. What made perfect sense two years ago might feel impossible now. So, can you actually change what you’ve already signed? At The Spagnola Law Firm, we field this question constantly. The answer is...
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