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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To be legally separated in North Carolina, a couple must be living separate and apart and at least one of the parties must intend for that the separation be permanent. A married couple cannot live in the same residence and be separated even if the parties are not sharing a bedroom. At least one spouse
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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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After months of struggling in your marriage or after finding out that your spouse has filed for divorce you make the call to set up an appointment with a divorce attorney. You are upset and emotional and rightfully so. You never thought your marriage would come to this. You
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