Right now, you cannot get an absolute divorce in North Carolina unless you and your spouse have been separated for a full year. Senate Bill 836 will reduce that waiting period by half. For some people, this would eliminate the waiting time entirely. However, the bill has not yet become law, and this difference matters…
Every divorce in Durham County begins the same way: a year and a day of living separately, in separate houses, with at least one partner intending for the separation to be permanent. Section 50-6 doesn’t bend on this, and a bill to reduce the waiting period to six months hasn’t become law yet as of…
The formal appeal window for Guilford County’s 2026 reappraisal closed at 5 p.m. on May 15, 2026. If you didn’t file by then, the value on your notice will be the one you will be billed on this fall, and the Board of Equalization and Review will not reopen 2026 for a late appeal. You…
Losing control over when you can see your child is one of the most worrying things a parent can experience. If you find yourself in a custody dispute in Durham, it’s important to understand how the local court system works in order to make informed decisions from the beginning, rather than after costly mistakes have…
If you are falling behind on your mortgage payments, you’re likely to be stressed and unsure of what to do next. Bills are piling up, and you can’t shake the niggling worry that you could lose the home you worked so hard to buy. Fortunately, if you start receiving foreclosure notices or getting calls from…
Getting divorced often makes people feel a little lost. Many people don’t know what to expect after they file their papers or how long the process may take. Every case is different, but understanding the basic steps can help you know what to expect. A North Carolina divorce lawyer can explain the process to you…
The seminar was held on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Hampton Inn in Aberdeen, NC Friday opened with a session on the role of auctioneers in successful asset sales, followed by a discussion on post-confirmation issues in Chapter 13. Attendees also heard updates from the Clerk’s Office and the Bankruptcy Administrator, as…
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may be wondering how long the process takes. Many people are surprised to learn that in most cases, you cannot get divorced right away. A North Carolina divorce lawyer will often explain that the law requires a waiting period before a divorce can be finalized. This…
Filing for bankruptcy can feel scary, especially if you are worried about losing your home, your car, or other things you rely on. The good news is that the law lets you keep certain property. These are called exemptions, and they are meant to help you keep the basics you need to move forward. A…
If you’re having a kid and you aren’t married, you may, at some point, find yourself wondering who has initial custody rights. In North Carolina, the answer is probably different from what most people expect. A North Carolina child custody lawyer can help you understand how the law works and what steps you may need…
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