by Scott Allen | Apr 13, 2023 | Appellate Practice, Family Law, Family Law Library
To use a turn of phrase, the best appeal is the one you never have to take. In other words, the best time to work towards a resolution in court you are happy with is before the judge enters an order. That means hiring a good lawyer at the beginning of your case....
by Scott Allen | Apr 11, 2023 | Family Law, Family Law Library, Property Distribution
Does Equitable Distribution have a Statute of Limitations? One of the big issues in North Carolina divorce law is the timely filing of claims for equitable distribution. The rule is simple: for a party to preserve the right to ask the court to divide property, then...
by Scott Allen | Mar 15, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law, Family Law Library
REQUIREMENTS FOR AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE IN NORTH CAROLINA Under North Carolin law an uncontested divorce requires: Fulfilling the residency requirement of six months A minimum one-year separation from your spouse Residency: Before the North Carolina court has...
by Scott Allen | Feb 26, 2023 | Domestic Violence, Family Law
In North Carolina a domestic violence protective order (DVPO), also known as a restraining order, may be requested by someone to get an order of protection against a spouse, partner, lover, or former boyfriend or girlfriend. With sufficient facts and evidence,...
by Scott Allen | Feb 26, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law
Who’s the Best Divorce Attorney in Wake County? You’ve probably stumbled upon this post because you googled something along the lines of “best divorce lawyer in Raleigh” or “top child support attorney in Wake County.” Divorce is...
