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How North Carolina Courts Calculate Alimony: Factors and Process

North Carolina has no alimony calculator. No worksheet, no percentage, no multiplier. A district court judge first decides entitlement, then weighs...

What Happens at a Family Law Mediation in North Carolina

A family law mediation in North Carolina is a scheduled settlement conference where both parties, their attorneys, and a neutral certified mediator...

How Much Does a Family Lawyer Cost in Jacksonville, NC?

Family lawyer costs in the Jacksonville area generally range from $200 to $400 per hour, with retainers commonly starting between $3,000 and...

Do I Need a Separation Agreement in North Carolina?

North Carolina spouses do not need a separation agreement to become legally separated or to file for divorce.  Living apart with the intent...

How Is Child Custody Decided in Onslow County, NC?

Onslow County judges decide child custody using North Carolina's best-interest-of-the-child standard under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2.  A...

How Long Does a Divorce Take in North Carolina?

A North Carolina divorce takes a minimum of 1 year, with 30 to 90 days from separation to final decree. North Carolina law requires spouses to live...

The 10/10 Rule in Military Divorce: What It Actually Means

The 10/10 rule governs whether the Defense Finance and Accounting Service processes direct payments to a former spouse, not whether a former spouse...

Dividing Military Pensions in a North Carolina Divorce

North Carolina courts divide military retired pay as marital property under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA), codified...

Military Divorce in North Carolina-N. Lawrence Hudspeth III 

Military divorce in North Carolina requires one year of separation under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-6 and six months of residency or stationing under...

What Onslow County Families Need to Know About Divorce Rights

Onslow County families filing for divorce in North Carolina face a statewide legal framework that governs property division, child custody, spousal...