by Scott Allen | Jan 11, 2018 | Divorce
What is a divorce? Some people think that divorce means everything… custody, child support, alimony, etc. It doesn’t. It is a status change from being married to being single again. Marriage is a status change from being single to being married. The statute: The...
by Scott Allen | Dec 26, 2017 | Alimony, Child Custody, 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 | Aug 11, 2017 | Separation Agreements
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 When I get asked about a legal separation in North Carolina, I usually answer by explaining a bit about separation agreements. A separation agreement is a contract that can resolve issues between the parties...
by Scott Allen | Mar 16, 2015 | Family Law, Separation Agreements
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 “Fair” is a difficult word in family law cases. There is little fair about the loss of a marriage and family. Therefore, “fair” is a word I try to avoid. Instead of the word “fair” I usually...
by Scott Allen | Apr 7, 2012 | Raleigh
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Raleigh Divorce – When and why should you mediate? Mediation is a form of “alternative dispute resolution.” It is a way to resolve cases that was an “alternative” to a trial or hearing. At one time,...
