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...
by Scott Allen | Jan 3, 2016 | Alimony, Family Law, Property Distribution
Wake County has a family court system and local rules that are designed to streamline the court process. Financial mediation is a requirement in Wake County family law cases where equitable distribution, postseparation support, and alimony are at issue. Family...
by Scott Allen | Nov 25, 2015 | Discovery and Depositions, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 I am a strong proponent of taking depositions in contested family law cases in North Carolina. They can help in many ways. A deposition is type of discovery proceeding where a party or witness is required to answer questions before...
