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 | 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 | Mar 31, 2012 | Child Support
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Child Support and Withholding Custody Does a parent who can’t (or won’t) pay child support still have custody and visitation rights? Under North Carolina law, the answer is yes. A child has a right to be supported by his...
by Scott Allen | Dec 8, 2011 | Raleigh
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Raleigh Child Custody Attorney Scott Allen on Settling Child Custody Child custody decisions are often the most difficult part of any divorce. I get asked this question all the time: “Scott, should I settle my child custody...
by Scott Allen | Nov 27, 2011 | Child Custody
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 NC law states that custody should be determined by what is in “the best interest of the child.” Unfortunately, parents often disagree on what is best for their children. I have practiced divorce law in Raleigh and other counties...
