by Scott Allen | Feb 7, 2018 | Family Law, Guest Blog
Why do People Get Divorced? Couples that are contemplating divorce or have gone through with the process have common reasons behind this decision. Many divorces pop up out of the blue, but others are very predictable and the result of long-term problems in the...
by Scott Allen | Feb 7, 2018 | Child Support, Family Law
Double Dipping Double dipping in a family law case is when a party tries to get a double benefit in some way. There are multiple ways this can become an issue and the purpose of this article is to help you identify it when it’s happening so you can do...
by Scott Allen | Jan 22, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Family Law
Should you represent yourself in a domestic violence case? In North Carolina, the primary domestic violence statute is N.C.G.S. 50B. You can see it here. Here’s an article I wrote a few years ago, I was in the courtroom recently for a case and watched a man...
by Scott Allen | Jan 19, 2018 | Family Law, Separation Agreements
Separation Agreement A separation agreement is a contract. Under North Carolina law, the separation agreement has to be in writing and signed by both parties in front of a notary public. The relevant part of the statute reads: 52-10.1. Separation agreements. Any...
by Scott Allen | Jan 17, 2018 | Family Law, Family Law Library
Local Law: The Wake County Local Rules The local rules for every county in North Carolina can be found online: http://www.nccourts.org/Courts/CRS/Policies/LocalRules/ These local rules are important. They must be followed. Local rules cover issues of the...
