What to Expect if You Divorce an Angry Spouse
May 20
At Jetton & Meredith, PLLC, we understand that going through a divorce can be intimidating, especially if you have a volatile ex-spouse in your life ...
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COVID-19 & North Carolina Divorce
Mar 11
When North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide stay in place order on March 27, 2020, directing all residents to remain in their homes and ...
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Termination of Child Support
Nov 12
In North Carolina, parents have a duty to provide support for their children . However, when child support payments are ordered, the non-custodial ...
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Modifying Child Support in Separation Agreement
Nov 06
Children are often a primary concern for those going through a divorce . As a result, some couples look to enter into a separation agreement. A ...
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Marital Misconduct Impact on Alimony
Oct 29
In North Carolina, the law governing alimony in North Carolina General Statute § 50-16.3A. The alimony statute addresses marital misconduct as ...
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Collaborative Law Proceedings
Oct 01
The divorce process can take an emotional toll on all parties involved. The thought of having to discuss one’s private grievances in open court can be ...
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Adultery is a Bar to Alimony
Sep 25
In North Carolina, alimony is awarded to the dependent spouse upon a finding that one spouse is a dependent spouse, one spouse is a supporting spouse, ...
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The FAQ's of "Legal Separation"
Apr 09
As a family law attorney, I am often asked, “How do I start a “legal separation” from my husband or wife?” A common misconception in North Carolina is ...
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What Is The Marital Gift Exemption And How Does It Work?
Apr 24
What is the Marital Gift Exception When Going Through a Divorce (For Purposes of Equitable Distribution)? Going through a divorce can be a difficult ...
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Top 10 Ways Assets Get Divided In Divorce That May Surprise You
Mar 19
In the United States, forty to fifty percent of marriages will ultimately end in divorce. Sadly, once you have made the difficult decision to end the ...
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Unequal Distribution – 6 Ways Property Gets Divided Unequally In Divorce
Mar 18
Over the course of a marriage, a couple, both individually and together, acquires property. In legal terms, “property” essentially means anything of ...
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5 Surprising Facts About Domestic Violence In North Carolina
Feb 28
Domestic violence is a concept used to refer to “the violence exerted in the field of family coexistence or assimilated, by one of the members against ...
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Agreeing On What Child Support Will Cover
Dec 22
When North Carolina parents divorce , if their children are younger than 18, one parent might end up paying child support to the other. Usually, the ...
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Fathers' Rights In Child Custody Matters
Nov 19
Some divorced North Carolina fathers may find themselves struggling to maintain ongoing relationships with their children. They often face issues when ...
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Protection Of Assets In A Marriage
Oct 21
North Carolina residents who are considering getting married likely realize that a couple might want to know about each other’s finances in the event ...
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Custody Disputes And Parental Consistency
Oct 17
North Carolina residents who are considering divorce can benefit from remaining united when it comes to rules and boundaries for children. Parents who ...
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Retirement Plans And North Carolina Divorces
Oct 07
There has been a substantial increase in the number of people over age 50 who are filing for divorce. While this brings a myriad of issues, among them ...
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Smartphone Apps For Divorce
Sep 29
North Carolina residents who are going through a divorce may be able to make use of one of the many smartphone apps that are available to help ...
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The Usefulness Of A Solid Parenting Plan
Sep 29
North Carolina parents who are facing the end of their marriage may be suffering a great deal of emotional turmoil, but one way to reduce that is by ...
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Saving Finances By Making Divorce Easier
Sep 18
Married couples who decide to divorce are likely making the right decision for themselves, but going through the process can still be very challenging ...
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Financial Infidelity In Marriage Is A Common Issue
Aug 20
Arguing about money issues is one of the top reasons couples get divorced in North Carolina. Many spouses are hiding cash and spending habits from ...
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Tax Deductions For Children After A Divorce
Aug 10
It is common for child support to be ordered or agreed to when a North Carolina couple with young children decides to end their marriage. Although ...
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How A Business Is Handled During A Divorce
Jul 25
North Carolina residents who are going through the process of a divorce and who have a variety of assets, including a business, might be interested in ...
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How A Judge Might Divide A House In A Divorce
Jul 03
People in North Carolina who are getting a divorce may need to divide their home. This can be difficult because the house carries both financial worth ...
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Protecting Retirement In The Midst Of A Divorce
Jun 21
A setback in retirement planning can be a problem for North Carolina residents at any point in life, but as people approaches their retirement years, ...
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Preventing Dissipation Of Assets In A Divorce
Jun 17
North Carolina residents who are going through a contentious divorce should pay close attention to the marital assets. In an effort to avoid sharing ...
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Detecting Fraud During North Carolina Divorces
Jun 12
During a divorce, it is common to feel sad, angry or hurt by the other spouse. In some cases, these feelings may lead to suspicion of financial fraud. ...
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Co-Parenting After Divorce
Jun 05
Many North Carolina parents find it difficult to successfully co-parent their children following a divorce. In many cases, one parent may harbor ...
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Paying For A Child's Sport Activity As A Divorced Couple
May 28
For many single North Carolina parents, the cost of a child’s extracurricular activities can be an expense that may be difficult to cover. However, ...
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Social Security And Divorce In North Carolina
May 24
If certain criteria are met, individuals who were married to their former spouses for 10 years or longer may be entitled to additional Social Security ...
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Make Summer Easier With A Parenting Plan
May 17
As many North Carolina parents know, summertime can be hectic and filled with trips and events for their kids. For divorced parents, it can be an ...
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Avoiding Common Divorce Mistakes With A Simple Checklist
May 16
Individuals approaching or going through divorce in North Carolina may be able to avoid some common pitfalls by checking specific items off a list ...
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Buying A House Before Marriage May Not Always Be A Smart Move
May 15
Many couples in North Carolina decide to live together without getting married. While some of these couples choose to rent a house or apartment, ...
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Handling Parental Conflicts After Divorce
May 04
Some divorced parents in North Carolina may still feel strong emotions about their former spouses. According to one study, about half of divorced ...
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Money Issues Can Exist After A Divorce
Apr 15
Divorce can be a traumatic and stressful experience, but if it is the right thing for a North Carolina couple, it can often be a relief once the split ...
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Alternative Divorce Options
Apr 10
What Are Some Alternatives To Divorce? There are a few alternative options to divorce in North Carolina: uncontested divorce, collaborative divorce, ...
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