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What is a “Motion in the Cause?”

What is a “Motion in the Cause?”

by Scott Allen | Feb 25, 2023 | Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law

Call at (919) 863-4183 In North Carolina family law practice, litigation is started with a summons and complaint being filed, followed by an answer and counterclaims and finally, a reply to the counterclaims.   This series of filings is collectively referred to as the...
Difference Between a Consent Order and a Separation Agreement?

Difference Between a Consent Order and a Separation Agreement?

by Scott Allen | Dec 26, 2017 | Alimony, Child Custody, Family Law, Separation Agreements

Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 In North Carolina a separation agreement and a consent order are two different ways to settle disputes over property, alimony, child support, and child custody.   What are the differences and similarities? Separation Agreement a...
What is a “Motion in the Cause?”

The New Alimony Provisions of The Tax Law – Big Changes

by Scott Allen | Dec 25, 2017 | Alimony, Family Law

Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 The tax bill signed into law on December 22, 2017 by the president have a big change to how alimony has been treated for decades.   Up until this goes into affect, the law has been that alimony payments may be deducted by the paying...
Should I ask for a jury trial in my alimony case?

Should I ask for a jury trial in my alimony case?

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...
Difference Between a Consent Order and a Separation Agreement?

Financial Mediation in Wake County – The Basics

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...
How Much Alimony Should I Expect to Pay or Receive?

How Much Alimony Should I Expect to Pay or Receive?

by Scott Allen | Sep 24, 2014 | Alimony, Family Law

Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 One of the many questions about alimony that I field is the “how much” one.   “How much will I have to pay?”  or “How much will I get it?”   Easy questions, not always easy to answer. The reason the “how much” questions are not easy...
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