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 29, 2017 | Child Custody, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Sometimes a single question during a contested trial and a single answer to that question will put the entire case in perspective for the judge. I have many examples over my years of practice of this occurring and it usually...
by Scott Allen | Dec 27, 2017 | Discovery and Depositions, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 A private investigator can play an important part in a family law case. Whether it is a spouse who may be cheating or a separated parent who may leaving the children with a sitter to go out at night, a private investigator’s...
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 | Dec 26, 2017 | Alimony, Child Custody, Family Law, Separation Agreements
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 In North Carolina a separation agreement and a consent order are two different ways to settle disputes over property, alimony, child support, and child custody. What are the differences and similarities? Separation Agreement a...
by Scott Allen | Dec 25, 2017 | Alimony, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 The tax bill signed into law on December 22, 2017 by the president have a big change to how alimony has been treated for decades. Up until this goes into affect, the law has been that alimony payments may be deducted by the paying...
