For most people, the idea of uncontested divorce means that they can obtain a divorce without a legal battle: the divorce action will be filed, entered by a judge, and everyone moves on. Whether or not this is a possible path will depend primarily on two things… First, do you meet the statutory requirements for […]
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You may have heard the phrase “divisible divorce,” but what does it mean? Divisible divorce, also called “bifurcated divorce,” is the concept that the marriage itself can be dissolved while the issues incident to the divorce, such as alimony and equitable distribution, can be reserved for separate proceedings. Each issue – divorce, alimony, equitable distribution,
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A health care directive, also called an advance directive, allows you to express your wishes regarding your health care so that if you become incapacitated and unable to speak for yourself, providers and facilities are aware of and can honor your wishes. Generally, this is accomplished through a healthcare power of attorney and/or a living
Once you have finally made your mind up to move forward with divorcing your spouse, the next logical step you may be considering is moving out of the marital home. In order to divorce in North Carolina, the parties must be physically separated, living separate and apart, for one year — someone has to leave in order to
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