A breach of contract claim in North Carolina involves proving that one party failed to fulfill their obligations under a valid and enforceable agreement, resulting in damages to the other party. There are several elements that must be proven to successfully establish a breach of contract claim in North Carolina. Firstly, the plaintiff must establish…
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In a moment, a peaceful or heated conversation between a current or former loved one can turn abusive and in other cases physically violent. Abuse by its definition covers a wide range of categories, including but not limited to forms of physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, sexual, economic, and cultural abuse. These types of abuse affect…
In the United States, divorce rates are on the rise and are affecting more than just the relationship of a married couple. It impacts couples and families emotionally and financially. In some cases, divorces are more costly than entering a marriage and can have both short-term and long-term impacts. Even finding the right family law…
In North Carolina, all parents having active custody cases are required to participate in custody mediation. Only the parents attend. No third parties are permitted to participate. The mediation session is conducted by a mediator who is a neutral third party. The mediator is either a Court employee or a private person. The mediator receives…
Participation in custody mediation is required for all parents with a pending custody case. Attending the custody mediation program is required before their case can be heard by a Judge. The purpose of custody mediation is giving parents the opportunity to decide custody issues for their children. Parents meet with the custody mediator who controls…
50B – North Carolina General Statutes §50-B-1 and the sections that follow explain that a person may seek a domestic violence order and may ask for an order ex parte; the person has a right to an immediate hearing before a judge prior to the other party being served with the complaint. After the initial…
This is a follow up to our previous article named: North Carolina Child Support at A Glance published on June 6, 2022, especially for child support payment. After child support has been established, collection and distribution are enforceable. When a child support amount and frequency of support payments are established by Court Order, separation agreement…
Child support and payment is money paid by a parent for the purpose of meeting the reasonable health, educational and welfare needs of a child. All parents are required to financially support their children. Non-parents are not required to pay child support. Any parent or non-parent who provides care for a child living in their…
Child custody is a legal term that includes a parent’s right to raise, care for, and make decisions regarding a child. Visitation is a secondary form of custody. A parent may be permitted to spend time with the child on a set schedule or under certain conditions. The child custody and visitation arrangement may either…
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