The Step Most Custody Cases Cannot Skip
Is Mediation Actually Required in North Carolina? For custody and visitation disputes specifically, yes. Under G.S. 50-13.1, any contested custody or visitation case is referred to the Custody and Visitation Mediation Program before or alongside the scheduling of a...
The Worksheet That Actually Sets Your Payment
Which Worksheet Applies to My Case? North Carolina uses three different worksheets under the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines, established under N.C.G.S. Section 50-13.4. Worksheet A applies when one parent has the children for 243 nights or more per year.... What Makes a North Carolina Prenup Valid
Does North Carolina Have a Prenup Statute? Yes. North Carolina has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, codified in Chapter 52B of the General Statutes. A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties, and it becomes effective once the... When Parents Can’t Wait for a Court Hearing
North Carolina Allows Emergency Custody Orders Under G.S. 50-13.5(d), a parent can request an emergency ex parte custody order when a child is exposed to a substantial risk of bodily injury or sexual abuse, or when there is a genuine risk the other parent will abscond... The Full Year North Carolina Requires First
North Carolina Requires One Full Year of Separation Under G.S. 50-6, spouses must live separate and apart for a full year, with at least one spouse intending the separation to be permanent, before either party can file for absolute divorce. This requirement applies...
How Fast a Protective Order Can Happen
North Carolina’s Protective Order Process Starts With a Complaint Under Chapter 50B of the North Carolina General Statutes, a person seeking protection from domestic violence files a complaint in district court, typically requesting an emergency ex parte order...
NC Courts and Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement is a contract entered into by married spouses that governs how assets, debts, and support obligations will be handled if the marriage ends. These agreements can serve many purposes, from protecting a business to addressing financial concerns... Equitable Distribution in a NC Divorce
Dividing property in a North Carolina divorce does not follow a simple split-down-the-middle formula. The state applies an equitable distribution standard, which means the court aims for a fair division rather than an equal one. Those two concepts are related but not... Prenups for Business Owners in NC
Owning a business before marriage creates financial considerations that most engaged couples do not face. The value of the company, the income it generates, and the ownership interest itself can all become subjects of dispute in a divorce if the right protections are...
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