by Angela McIlveen | Feb 15, 2012 | Divorce
In Pulliam v. Smith, 348 N.C. 616, 501 S.E.2d 898 (1998), the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the homosexual parent is entitled to the same consideration as the heterosexual parent in decisions on custody and visitation. A parent’s homosexuality by itself...
by Angela McIlveen | Jan 19, 2012 | Divorce
Divorce from bed and board is a fault based divorce that really isn’t a divorce at all but rather is a legal separation. Normally, a complaint for divorce from bed and board is brought when both parties are still living together and one party is having an...
by Angela McIlveen | Jan 5, 2012 | Child Custody, Divorce
If you are afraid that your child’s other parent may try to take your child out of the country then you should act quickly. It is much easier to prevent international kidnapping than it is to get your child back once out of the country. The 1980 Hague Conference...
by Angela McIlveen | Jan 2, 2012 | Divorce
Divorce can be a difficult process for anyone but it can be particularly difficult for couples who have a high net worth. These couples have often worked hard and spent many years delaying spending money on things they want. It may be that both couples are...
by Angela McIlveen | Jan 1, 2012 | Divorce
There are no set guidelines for awarding alimony. The judge will review evidence of financial records, income, bills, and debts. The judge can also consider marital misconduct. Having considered all the factors including the amount the supporting spouse is capable of...
by Angela McIlveen | Dec 31, 2011 | Divorce, North Carolina Law
While the exact process for filing for divorce in NC may vary by county, the basic six steps for filing for an absolute divorce are the same throughout North Carolina. Six Steps to File for Divorce in NC1) Draft the Divorce Complaint, 2) Verify the Divorce Complaint...
