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Allen & Spence – Divorce, Family, Elder and Estate Lawyers
Divorce and Elder Law Attorneys to Guide You Through Life’s Trying Times
The caring attorneys at Allen and Spence have been practicing law since 1994 and have the experience to guide you through these trying periods while minimizing the impact on your finances that these dramatic life events can cause.
We know that losing a spouse to death, separation or divorce, or admitting a family member to a nursing home is stressful enough. You shouldn’t have to worry about whether you’ll have enough money to live on, who’ll take care of your children, or if you’ll lose everything. We have helped hundreds of clients in these types of situations protect their assets and their families.
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Unequal Distribution, Equitable Distribution and North Carolina Law
North Carolina is an equitable distribution state. Conceptually, "equitable" is the key word. In NC the district court judge has the authority to divide property bases upon concepts of fairness and the statute NCGS 50-20, has a list of distributional...
Financial Mediation in Wake County – The Basics
Wake County has a family court system and local rules that are designed to streamline the court process. Financial mediation is a requirement in Wake County family law cases where equitable distribution, postseparation support, and alimony are at issue....
Personal Property and Equitable Distribution in North Carolina
"It's not fair," the client says. "It's the law," responds the attorney. There are certain truisms when it comes to personal property and the equitable distribution process in North Carolina: Judges do not like to spend court time valuing and dividing up...