by Scott Allen | Feb 21, 2017 | Discovery and Depositions, Family Law, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 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...
by Scott Allen | Nov 19, 2016 | Child Custody, Family Law
Temporary child custody is an important component of the trial court’s powers to protect children in North Carolina. Temporary custody in NC is covered by statutes found in Chapter 50. A temporary custody order is often entered by NC courts. Often this occurs...
by Scott Allen | Nov 5, 2016 | Alimony, Family Law
North Carolina law, G.S. § 50-16.3A(d), allows a jury trial on the issue of marital misconduct for the determination of alimony. The jury’s role in an alimony case is not to determine the amount or duration of alimony payments, but only to establish fault...
by Scott Allen | Jan 30, 2016 | Family Law, Premarital Agreements
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 A premarital agreement, often called a prenuptial agreement, is a contract entered into prior to marriage that sets out obligations and rights of the spouses in the event of divorce or death. A premarital agreement becomes effective...
by Scott Allen | Jan 14, 2016 | Alienation of Affections and Criminal Conversation, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 North Carolina is one of the few states that still recognize the torts of alienation of affections and criminal conversation. These claims may be brought under NC common law against someone who takes away the affection of a...
