Alimony, as many of our readers in North Carolina may know, is more commonly becoming known as spousal support. Whatever you call it, this is an issue that, when it comes up in a divorce case, can see the divorcing spouses pitted against each other with strong,...

Month: July 2019
How might your child custody arrangement turn out?
When it comes to legal proceedings that involve children, the parties can go through quite a range of emotions as the process plays out. Child custody disputes are a prime example, whether they come up in the process of a divorce or between a couple who has a child...
Ways to counter common defenses for heart balm cases
It’s an understatement to say that North Carolina’s allowance of heart balm claims has been controversial. Many states around the nation have banned these types of cases from showing up in local courtrooms and have questioned the constitutionality of the...
An overview of alimony and what it might mean for you
Our readers in North Carolina who are getting involved in a divorce case might hear the term "alimony" and cringe. These days, alimony is becoming more commonly referred to as "spousal support." Whatever you call it, many people who are involved in a divorce case have...