Divorce Articles

The Big Picture on Divorce in North Carolina
The first thing you need is solid understanding of how divorce law works in North Carolina.  This article describes the basic substance of separation and marital dissolution law in North [...]
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Absolute divorce - the basics
Divorce in North Carolina is the easiest part, from a legal perspective, of the end of a marriage. The divorce itself does not involve the issues of money or children. Divorce is, in North Carolina, [...]
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Absolute divorce - the details - 1/18/2007 10:21:41 AM
In North Carolina, an absolute divorce may be granted on one of two grounds: one year's separation pursuant and incurable insanity. Obtaining a divorce based on incurable insanity requires a [...]
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5 Things to Do Before You Even Think About Getting a Divorce
These are the five things you must do before you act any thoughts you have about divorce. It's important to be certain that you have done the things you need to do to feel good about your [...]
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Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation - 1/18/2007 10:26:57 AM
An outsider's interference with marriage can cost the outsider big bucks in North CarolinaFairly high-dollar awards in such cases have existed here for a number of years, a fact not generally [...]
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Collaborative - The No-Court Divorce
Collaborative Divorce - A No-Court, Solutions-Based Approach Collaborative Divorce is a new way for a divorcing couple to work as a team with trained professionals to resolve disputes [...]
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Thinking About Divorce
Divorce. There, you said it. Or, at least read it. It’s not easy – it’s not an easy word to say, it’s not an easy decision to make, and it’s not an easy process [...]
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Helpful Books on Divorce
Here is a selection of books many of our clients have found helpful. Starred selections are rated as top choices. Life after DivorceRebuilding: When your Relationship EndsBy: Bruce Fisher, [...]
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How to Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer
NC Do-it-Yourself Divorce:*** Use the forms provided on this site at your own risk. ***  Once you obtain an absolute divorce you forever waive your right to have a court divide your [...]
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When Are We Legally Separated?
Legal Separation Many people wonder how the process of legal separation works in North Carolina. Separation in North Carolina occurs on the date that a husband and wife move into separate [...]
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NC Divorce and You: How to get through a divorce in North Carolina
No matter who initiates a divorce and whether or not you see it coming the process is always very difficult. By having an understanding of what goes on in a divorce and of what you can do to help [...]
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Guide to Reducing The Cost of Divorce
 Guide To Reducing The Cost Of Divorce-Article provided by: Lisa Angel, Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Rosen Law FirmSeven Tips to help you keep more of your money at a time when you [...]
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Pension Issues and Divorce
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The Price of Divorce
The Price of Divorce The exact fee will vary with the services you require. Many law firms charge their clients a certain fee per hour. It is difficult for these attorneys to accurately predict [...]
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Choosing an Attorney
Choose from the following links to jump to different sections of the article: What kind of a person should you hire as your attorney? Working for your interests Why you shouldn't [...]
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Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Is there a law that prohibits me from searching through my spouse's phone messages and computer files? What types of communications are covered? What if my spouse gave me access to his/her email [...]
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Navigating Basic Court Procedure in North Carolina
Choose from the links to the right to jump to the sections of this page that you are interested in viewing or simply scroll down the page.A. Pleadings and Service of Process B. Venue and Jurisdiction [...]
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Separation Agreement Anxiety
Should you be feeling it? That all depends on how much you know about what you’re getting into. Let’s start with the basics: what’s the difference between separation and [...]
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When is Annulment an Option?
Annulment is a topic of great discussion among those in unhappy marriages. Some people imagine that annulment is a shortcut to a faster divorce. Others believe that an annulment carries less of the [...]
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