by Scott Allen | Jan 2, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 As the year winds to a close I have become somewhat philosophical in my view of 2017. From the politics to the cases, it has been an interesting year in deed. As we look to the new year remember this, from the late John Wooden:...
by Scott Allen | Dec 27, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
Fergie and Josh Duhamel were just one of many celebrity splits announced in 2017. They even announced their split, in the manner many celebrities do: “With absolute love and respect we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year. To give our family the...
by Scott Allen | Oct 4, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 The doctrine of necessaries that North Carolina has arose out of the legal duty of the husband to provide for the expenses of his wife. Today, it equally applies to both spouses. A spouse can be held held liable for the necessary...
by Scott Allen | May 20, 2014 | Divorce, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Getting divorced has it’s obvious impact: you are no longer married. Once divorced you may marry someone else. However, getting divorced has other consequences. Let’s review them: Once divorced you may no longer file...
by Scott Allen | Mar 24, 2014 | Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 I frequently get asked about mediation. What is it? What does it cost? How can I get my spouse to mediate? What happens in a mediation? Let’s explore these issues in the context of a North Carolina divorce case. What is...
by Scott Allen | Mar 21, 2014 | Divorce, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Your divorce is behind you. The schedule with the children is working out. You are in a new home, moving on, day-by-day. Nothing else to worry about, right? Smooth sailing? Unfortunately, no. There are some other things for you to...