If you're experiencing marital problems and think your marriage could end in divorce, you're not alone. Many couples have been where you are right now and may have even asked the same questions you are considering at this very moment.Like other couples in North Carolina, you have questions about how to start the dissolution of your marriage and what the law will require you and your spouse to do when the time comes. But like so many before you, you probably don't have the legal background necessary to answer these questions on your own, forcing you instead to turn to a skilled family law attorney who likely has your answers. One question that might be on your mind concerns the prospect of dating, particularly in situations where couples know their marriage is ending. In today's post, we'd like to take a look at North Carolina law, which may provide you with some answers.As so many of our frequent readers here in Raleigh know, North Carolina is a no-fault state. This means couples do … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Can you get arrested for failing to pay child support?
Here in North Carolina, as is the case elsewhere across the nation, non-custodial parents are typically required to make child support payments to the custodial parent. As you may or may not know, an obligation to pay support is handed down by a family law judge and is considered enforceable under state law.Those who aren't as familiar with family law as an attorney is, though, might ask the question we're posing in today's post title: can you get arrested for failing to pay child support? The answer is no, but it's crucial to know that this doesn't necessarily mean you aren't breaking the law and can't ever be arrested. Let's take a look. As the North Carolina Division of Social Services explains, though a non-custodial parent is breaking the law by failing to pay child support, these delinquent payments are not considered immediate grounds for arrest in our state. In order to enforce the law, a custodial parent must serve the non-custodial parent with a Motion and Order to Show … [Read more...]
Divorcing high asset couples may face bigger challenges
Nearly all couples in North Carolina encounter one challenge or another when divorcing. From failing to establish grounds for divorce and needing to remain separated for at least 12 months to property division disputes, finding resolutions to these challenges can be difficult, especially because of heightened emotions or if spouses do not seek legal help from an attorney.But for high asset individuals, such as some of our Raleigh readers, the challenges normally associated with divorce can be even more problematic. That's because high asset couples oftentimes have complex financial situations that typically are difficult to separate, making the divorce process even more emotionally charged and stressful. One thing high asset couples in Raleigh and across North Carolina can do to help make the divorce process a little less stressful is to obtain the services of a skilled family law attorney who has experience handling high net worth cases. Many times, a lawyer can point out potential … [Read more...]
