Allen & Spence Blog
Alienation of Affections and Criminal Conversation – Some History
Getting involved in a lover's quarrel could come with a hefty price tag. This is particularly true if the person you get involved with is still legally married. There have been numerous cases in which plaintiffs have been awarded substantial amounts of...
Infidelity Testing in North Carolina: Catch a Cheating Spouse?
I'm a divorce lawyer who clicks around Google quite a bit. I came across some information that each month about 1600 Americans do a Google search for "infidelity testing. So for November that number is now 1601; I had to see what all the searching was...
What is the Doctrine of Necessaries in North Carolina?
The doctrine of necessaries that North Carolina has arose out of the legal duty of the husband to provide for the expenses of his wife. Today, it equally applies to both spouses. A spouse can be held held liable for the necessary expenses...
The Separation Agreement
When I get asked about a legal separation in North Carolina, I usually answer by explaining a bit about separation agreements. A separation agreement is a contract that can resolve issues between the parties like equitable...
What to Do When there is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a part of many marriages and relationships. It is a sad reality that what should be loving and caring relationships have violence as a frequent component. Fortunately for those who live in Wake County and Raleigh, North Carolina, there...
NC Rule 45(f) and the Out-of-State Witness
Rule of Civil Procedure 45 is where you will find the rules related to subpoenas in North Carolina. In 2011, the NC General Assembly amended Rule 45. One of the amendments that is very important relates to obtaining discovery from outside the state of NC...
