by Scott Allen | Jan 22, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Family Law
Should you represent yourself in a domestic violence case? In North Carolina, the primary domestic violence statute is N.C.G.S. 50B. You can see it here. Here’s an article I wrote a few years ago, I was in the courtroom recently for a case and watched a man...
by Scott Allen | Jan 19, 2018 | Family Law, Separation Agreements
Separation Agreement A separation agreement is a contract. Under North Carolina law, the separation agreement has to be in writing and signed by both parties in front of a notary public. The relevant part of the statute reads: 52-10.1. Separation agreements. Any...
by Scott Allen | Jan 17, 2018 | Family Law, Family Law Library
Local Law: The Wake County Local Rules The local rules for every county in North Carolina can be found online: http://www.nccourts.org/Courts/CRS/Policies/LocalRules/ These local rules are important. They must be followed. Local rules cover issues of the...
by Scott Allen | Jan 11, 2018 | Child Custody, Family Law
Joint Custody Joint custody as a place where judges start their analysis has not been the law of North Carolina. In fact, for many decades in North Carolina, the standard that judges use in a custody cased is the “best interest of the child.” In...
by Scott Allen | Jan 8, 2018 | Alienation of Affections and Criminal Conversation, Family Law
Call at (919) 863-4183 The number of states with laws on alienation of affections and criminal conversation can be counted on one had. North Carolina is one of them. Family law cases usually are not the subject of media reports. Alienation of affection of affection...
by Scott Allen | Jan 3, 2018 | Family Law, Mediation
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Most people don’t like conflict. In fact, I think most people look for ways to reduce conflict in their lives. The entire point of mediation is to resolve conflict. That is also the societal basis for our civil court...
