Post-Separation Support Vs Alimony In NC
When a marriage ends in North Carolina, financial support between spouses does not always follow a single path. There are actually two distinct types of spousal support under NC law, and understanding the difference between them matters whether you are the one...
Income Sources That Count For Alimony
When you’re going through a divorce in North Carolina, you’ll quickly discover that courts don’t just look at your paycheck when calculating alimony. They dig much deeper. The definition of income includes nearly every dollar that comes your way, and...
If A Child’s Refusal Impacts Custody
When your child refuses to visit the other parent, you might wonder if this puts your custody arrangement at risk. The short answer is that it depends on why the child is refusing and what you do about it. North Carolina courts don’t typically punish a parent...
Does Remarriage End Spousal Support
Your ex just got remarried. If you’re paying spousal support, you’re probably wondering if that means your obligations are finally over. In most cases, yes. But there’s more to it than just stopping your payments the day you hear the news. North...
Joint Bank Accounts During Separation
Legal separation brings immediate panic about shared finances. Joint bank accounts sit at the top of that worry list. Can you still access the money? Does your spouse own half of everything you deposited? What’s stopping them from emptying the account tomorrow?...
Self-Employed Child Support Calculations
If you own a business or work as an independent contractor, calculating your child support obligation isn’t as straightforward as it is for someone with a regular paycheck. North Carolina courts still need to establish a fair support amount. But figuring out...
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
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
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...
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