by Scott Allen | Feb 22, 2023 | Child Support, Family Law
Child support under the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines is based on a number of variables. I frequently get questions about the difference between Worksheet A and Worksheet B. The application of these worksheets can result in severe changes to the...
by Scott Allen | Feb 22, 2023 | Family Law
These are the top five mistakes I see people representing themself make. There are, unfortunately, more that I could write about. Not Understanding the Law and the Rules. When a person representing him or herself, they are held to the same standard of knowing the...
by Scott Allen | Feb 21, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law
When you have to make an appearance in any court, whether it is for a pre-trial motion, a custody hearing or your divorce, it can be a nerve-racking experience. There are many things during the appearance that are complex legal matters that your attorney will address....
by Scott Allen | Feb 21, 2023 | Family Law
Courtroom Drama. The courtroom drama is much like a play. There are good and not-so-good ways to present your case, but theater is instructive in thinking about the most effective ways to present a family law case. Every case needs a hero. The efffective lawyer will...
by Scott Allen | Feb 19, 2023 | Alienation of Affections and Criminal Conversation, Family Law
Alienation of Affections in North Carolina – Jurisdiction. Alienation of affections refers to a type of lawsuit that can be filed by a spouse who claims that their partner’s love and affection were taken away by a third party. In other words, it is a legal...
by Scott Allen | Feb 19, 2023 | Child Custody, Family Law
Custody Review and Compliance Hearings In many custody cases, the court will implement a custody review hearing strategy to ensure that the temporary custody and visitation plan that has been put in place stays on track and that the parties are complying with...
