Allen & Spence Blog
Should I Move My Child Out of NC?
Is it a wise decision to simply move out of your home, leave your spouse, and move your child out of state? Without proper planning and advice, the answer is absolutely not. If you move a child out of state you will open yourself up to a claim for Emergency Child...
Specific Performance of a Separation Agreement
Specific Performance is an equitable remedy when there is a breach of a separation agreement. The remedy of specific performance is available in an action to enforce a separation agreement when the remedy of breach of contract (which would include...
Getting Divorced in North Carolina – Pros and Cons
Getting divorced has it's obvious impact: you are no longer married. Once divorced you may marry someone else. However, getting divorced has other consequences. Let's review them: Once divorced you may no longer file married joint or separate tax...
The Subpoena in Your North Carolina Family Law Case
I frequently get asked about subpoenas in North Carolina family law cases. What is a subpoena? What does a subpoena do? What do I do if I get one? How do we get one served? Let's spend some time answering these questions. What is a subpoena? Under North...
What is in a Separation Agreement?
What does a separation agreement cover? Typically the agreement covers four main issues and then addresses a series of waivers. The four substantive issues that most agreement address are: child custody - joint and legal custody and schedules child...
Mediations and Mediators
I frequently get asked about mediation. What is it? What does it cost? How can I get my spouse to mediate? What happens in a mediation? Let's explore these issues in the context of a North Carolina divorce case. What is Mediation? Mediation is a dispute...
