by The Spagnola Law Firm | Aug 19, 2026 | Divorce Lawyer
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...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Aug 5, 2026 | Divorce Lawyer
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...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jul 22, 2026 | Divorce Lawyer
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...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jul 5, 2026 | Divorce Lawyer
When a divorcing couple holds significant real estate, the property division process becomes considerably more involved than it would be with a single family home. Multiple properties, rental income streams, investment holdings, and mortgages all require individual...