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How is Child Support Calculated?
How is child support determined in North Carolina? Is it a specific percentage of the non-custodial parents’ income? No, there is not a set percentage. Child Support is calculated using…
Read MoreIs Modification Possible?
Can my custody or child support terms be changed later? Yes, if the terms were set forth in a court order they can be changed later upon a showing that…
Read MoreAre Retirement Accounts Marital Property?
Are retirement accounts considered marital property and can they be divided by the Court? Yes, if they were earned during the marriage they are marital property. This is true even…
Read MoreCan Children Decide Where They Live?
When can kids decide on their own which parent they want to live with? There is no set age in N.C. as to when this can occur. It is in…
Read MoreWhat if my spouse won’t move?
Can the Court force my spouse to move out of the home? In certain circumstances this can be accomplished particularly if there is domestic violence or substance abuse occurring. Contact…
Read MoreHow do Courts Determine Child Custody?
What does the Court look at to determine child custody? The Court can consider anything which may be relevant to what custodial schedule is in the child’s best interest. These…
Read MoreWhat do Separation Agreements Cover?
What issues can we cover in a Separation Agreement? You can address all issues arising from your marriage and separation except you cannot contract about getting an absolute divorce. You…
Read MoreAm I Entitled to Alimony?
What is alimony and can I get it? Alimony is spousal support, i.e. support for either spouse over and above child support. You may be entitled to alimony if you…
Read MoreThe Year Long Separation
Can my spouse and I agree we have been separated for over a year? In other words, if we agree, does it matter when one of us actually moves out…
Read MoreHow long must I be separated before I can file for divorce?
In N.C. you have to live physically separate and apart for one year before filing for divorce. You can work to resolve all other issues, such as child custody, child…
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