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Alimony in divorce

Alimony in divorce is support paid by one spouse to the other spouse. Alimony payments generally begin after the divorce. North Carolina law allows financial payments from one spouse to the other spouse following separation until the time of divorce. This is called Post Separation Support. The spouse capable of providing support and financial assistance…

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Adoption

An Adoption is a legal proceeding creating a parental relationship between the adoptee and the petitioner. The petitioner is the person requesting the adoption. The adoptee is the person being adopted.  When the adoption is finalized, an adoptee has the same legal status and rights as a natural born child. A married couple or an…

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Absolute Divorce

An absolute divorce is the name for the legal procedure ending a marriage. Once a divorce is finalized, a person is now free to do several things. They can file a tax return using their income only, purchase real estate without the signature of the now former spouse and are free to remarry. In order…

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What Are the Requirements to Get a Divorce in North Carolina?

Making the decision to end your marriage is never easy. Understanding the state’s specific requirements and legal procedures is important if you’re contemplating a divorce in North Carolina. You need to take some key steps and prerequisites to obtain a divorce in the Tar Heel State. Residency Requirement One of the first requirements is meeting…