by Scott Allen | Feb 21, 2017 | Discovery and Depositions, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Rule of Civil Procedure 45 is where you will find the rules related to subpoenas in North Carolina. In 2011, the NC General Assembly amended Rule 45. One of the amendments that is very important relates to obtaining discovery from...
by Scott Allen | Nov 19, 2016 | Child Custody
Temporary child custody is an important component of the trial court’s powers to protect children in North Carolina. Temporary custody in NC is covered by statutes found in Chapter 50. A temporary custody order is often entered by NC courts. Often this occurs...
by Scott Allen | Jan 3, 2016 | Alimony, Property Distribution
Wake County has a family court system and local rules that are designed to streamline the court process. Financial mediation is a requirement in Wake County family law cases where equitable distribution, postseparation support, and alimony are at issue. Family...
by Scott Allen | Nov 25, 2015 | Discovery and Depositions
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 I am a strong proponent of taking depositions in contested family law cases in North Carolina. They can help in many ways. A deposition is type of discovery proceeding where a party or witness is required to answer questions before...
by Scott Allen | Feb 12, 2012 | Alimony, Family Law Library
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Postseparation support is a ration of the 1995 statutory amendments that overhauled the alimony and temporary alimony law in North Carolina. Postseparation support is temporary alimony. It is designed as a stop-gap measure to...