by Scott Allen | Jan 11, 2012 | Family Law, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 § 50‑13.1. Action or proceeding for custody of minor child. (a) Any parent, relative, or other person, agency, organization or institution claiming the right to custody of a minor child may institute an action or proceeding for the...
by Scott Allen | Jan 8, 2012 | Divorce, Family Law, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 § 50‑5.1. Grounds for absolute divorce in cases of incurable insanity. In all cases where a husband and wife have lived separate and apart for three consecutive years, without cohabitation, and are still so living separate and apart...
by Scott Allen | Jan 1, 2012 | Elder Law, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Attorney Amanda Spence has practiced Elder Law and Estate Planning in Raleigh since 1995. She assists clients throughout North Carolina with issues in the following areas: Medicaid Asset Protection Medicaid Applications Medicaid...
by Scott Allen | Dec 29, 2011 | Child Support, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Unlike alimony, child support is not taxable to the recipient and it is not deductible by the person paying it. There are, however, many tax issues related to child support that you need to consider whether you have to go to court to...
by Scott Allen | Dec 17, 2011 | Alimony, Family Law
As the year draws to a close one issue that many separated and divorcing couples have not considered is the impact of the tax laws on their divorce. Taxes absorb a significant amount of income and impact cash flow and wealth. If you are paying or receiving alimony...
by Scott Allen | Dec 12, 2011 | Family Law, Getting Started
If you are considering hiring a divorce lawyer to help you there are certain questions you need to ask during your consultation. Many lawyers will address these things without you asking them but many won’t unless prompted. Here are some questions you should...
