Can someone with millions of dollars in assets still need nearly $15,000 a month in alimony?
That’s exactly what the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld in Allport v. Allport over the objections of the husband that his former wife had the wealth and education to support herself. Continue reading →
Has your income changed since your divorce case began? Many parents involved in an alimony case may see a new job or pay cut occur after a case begins and worry that a judge will simply pull from the number that looks worst from an old tax document. Continue reading →
The NC Supreme Court’s Sneed v. Johnston decision changes how personal and enterprise goodwill are analyzed when valuing a professional practice in equitable distribution. Continue reading →
Learn how North Carolina’s new Complex Family Financial Court may affect high-asset divorce, business valuation, equitable distribution, and alimony cases. Continue reading →
Many assume that money is only considered “income” if it comes directly via a paycheck. Other sources – be it a loan from a family member, money from selling a piece of property – surely don’t count when a court settles child support. Right? Continue reading →
People usually think that if you paid for something, you own it. You own the groceries if you buy them, and you own the house if you pay the mortgage. This is a good way to think about money in your daily life. But does that logic work in a divorce? Well, not entirely. North Carolina courts don’t just give property to the person who spent the most money in the relationship. Continue reading →
Divorce is hard enough to get through on its own, but when you’ve worked hard and sacrificed years of your life to build a business together, it can feel like you’re tearing down everything you’ve worked for. Continue reading →
Most marriages don’t end because of one dramatic moment. They end because one person gradually stops engaging in the relationship, and as it turns out, some spouses carry that same habit straight into the courtroom. Continue reading →
A North Carolina Court of Appeals decision in the Face v. Face (2024) case addressed many key points in separation court proceedings, including equitable distribution and alimony, as well as procedural issues such as subject-matter jurisdiction and correction of clerical errors in domestic law. Continue reading →
The holidays are a season of giving. We shop for our children, cook up incredible feasts to share with loved ones, decorate our homes to spread joy, and often make end-of-year contributions to our favorite charities. But in the hustle and bustle that comes with December, it’s easy to overlook some of the most vulnerable members of our North Carolina community: the animals in our local shelters. Continue reading →
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