Allen & Spence Blog
Courtroom Procedure in Family Court
After many conversations with clients over the years, I discovered that not only the law is a mystery to most people, but so is courtroom procedure in family court. Most people's expectation about what happens in court is skewed by watching television or...
When Can a Child Decide Custody?
When can a child decide custody? Rather than making you read more and then giving you the answer later, I've decided just to say it up front: under North Carolina law a child almost never has the final legal say as to which parent he or she will live with....
No Fault Divorce in North Carolina
North Carolina is a "no-fault" absolute divorce state. What does "no-fault" mean? It means that to obtain an absolute divorce a spouse need not show that he or she was wronged by the other spouse. Prior to revisions to the law, divorces were only...
Raleigh Divorce: Four Steps
Raleigh Divorce: Four Steps Divorce and separation can be overwhelming. If you are thinking about going through a divorce in Raleigh, I suggest you consider the following steps to help you get through it: Check: There is lots of...
Raleigh Divorce: preserve your rights
Preserve Your Rights in Your Raleigh Divorce If you are thinking about divorcing or are going through a divorce in Raleigh or Wake County, NC this article is very important, so please read it carefully. The law in North Carolina is that if a spouse does...
Moving After Your Raleigh Divorce
What Should You Do if Must Move as a Result of Your Separation or Divorce? Moving is stressful under normal circumstances. Moving is very stressful if it is the result of a separation or divorce. Often, in the current economy, neither party is able to keep the...
