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The Changing Landscape of Unmarried Parents

Written By Mary Charles Amerson

One in four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Of these, 35% of all unmarried parents are living with a partner.  In the event the relationship goes south, do unmarried fathers have…

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The Dollars and Cents of Separation and Divorce: Understanding Post-Separation Support and Alimony in North Carolina

Written By William S. Durr and Melody J. King

Before we dive into ways to prepare for your post-separation support and alimony case, it's important to understand what these terms mean and your general eligibility for spousal support. There are two types of spousal su…

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When Co-Parenting Fails: How Courts Decide Legal Custody Disputes

Written By Mary Charles Amerson

Ever make a decision by flipping a coin?  It seems like a reasonable option to decide where to have dinner or which movie to see, but not so pragmatic in major decisions involving your minor children.  In a fami…

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Premarital Agreements and the "Voluntary" Signature

Written By J. Albert Clyburn

Premarital agreements offer persons contemplating marriage the ability to plan for the distribution of their assets and liabilities in the event of separation and/or divorce. While the concept of planning for divorce may …

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How to File for Divorce

Written By Melody J. King

Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year. However, you are not actually divorced until the District Court enters a Judgment for Absolut…

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