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...
by Scott Allen | Mar 19, 2014 | Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Be careful what you put on the internet. Your spouse, your boss, or your spouse’s lawyer might see it and might use it against you. First some background. I have been doing this long enough to remember the pre-internet days....
by Scott Allen | Mar 12, 2014 | Divorce, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 The marital residence is frequently the largest (no pun intended) marital asset. The marital home presents various issues: (1) what happens to the equity? (2) who gets it? (3) what if the mortgage is in both names? While this...
by Scott Allen | Nov 9, 2013 | Child Custody, Family Law
Call at (919) 863-4183 Statutory authorization for a parent coordinator is set out in NCGS 50-90. § 50-90. Definitions.As used in this Article, the following terms mean:(1) High-conflict case. – A child custody action involving minor childrenbrought under Article 1 of...
by Scott Allen | Nov 8, 2013 | Alimony, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 I often get calls asking about modification of alimony. Sometimes the calls are from the spouse who is paying alimony and there has been a job loss or other life event that prevents him from paying. Sometimes the calls are from the...