Is an Engagement Ring Marital or Separate Property in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, engagement rings are generally considered separate property, rather than marital property, in the event of a divorce. This means that the person who received the engagement ring during the engagement or prior to marriage will likely keep it after the divorce. Under North Carolina law, separate property is defined as any property
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Enforcement of a Separation Agreement in North Carolina

In North Carolina, a separation agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms of a couple’s separation. It is a legally binding contract that covers issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division. Once a separation agreement is signed by both parties, it becomes a legally enforceable contract. Enforcement of
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Separation Agreements

Divorce in North Carolina is a relatively simple idea. North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state. Parties can file for divorce on their own for any or no reason. The only requirement to be eligible for an Absolute Divorce is that you must have completed a one-year separation period before you can file the complaint
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Your Rights as a Grandparent – Asserting Custody

Asserting Custody: In 2022, many grandparents and other relatives are helping to raise the biological children of their children. It is a highly controversial and important topic to discuss because it is pivotal to the wellbeing and fostering of our next generation. Children all deserve to live in a household that provides them the tools
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Custody Mediation

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
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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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Special Thanks To Our Summer 2022 Interns

The Law Office of Stephen E. Robertson wants to recognize Chance Bartenfield and Constantina Palamaris for their work as interns at our firm. Both Chance and Constantina joined us from the Elon University School of Law and are rising candidates for Juris Doctor. Chance studied Political Science with a focus on Pre-Law during his undergraduate
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Guardianship

Guardianship is a legal relationship when a person or agency is appointed by the Court to make decisions for and to act on behalf of another person, called the Ward. A Guardian is appointed when a Court determines a person is not capable of making decisions on their own or managing their own affairs.  A
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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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Custody Mediation

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
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