North Carolina Separation and Financial Obligations: My husband and I have separated & have a sep agree. Not defined in agreement, we have debts that are in both of our names with creditors and had a verbal agreement handling. Husband has stopped contributing to these finances per our verbal agreement which are currently being debited from my account. We have a clause in the agreement that I will purchase the family home, but it is not appraising. Additionally, if the debts fall delinquent, there is no way I can purchase the home as my credit will decline. He went behind my back recently and transferred the deed of the house to my name. I was unaware that he did this. i have an appointment with an attorney later this week, but in the interim, I have bills that are due. Thoughts?
Mark's answer: See an attorney ASAP. Hopefully the SAPS has enough wiggle room to allow for litigation of issues not addressed. This is one of the main reasons husbands and wives should not draft their own legal agreements! Disclaimer: Information posted for educational / informational purposes only. No attorney client relationship created through the use of this web site. Information pertains to the State of North Carolina only. See our website, www.RiceFamilyLaw.com for more information.
How is child support calculated in NC?: My wife is telling me what Imust pay and I don't think it's right.
Mark's answer: NC child support guidelines are based on economic data which represent estimates of average household spending for children between birth and age eighteen, excluding child care, health insurance, and health care costs in excess of $250 per year. Visitation expenses are not factored into the schedule. As a result, a non-custodial parent who incurs substantial expenses in connection with child custody visitations, may want to file a motion to deviate from the NC Child Support Guidelines. The NC Child Support Guidlines also assume that the parent who receives child support claims the tax exemptions for the child. If the parent who receives child support has minimal or no income tax liability, the court may consider requiring the custodial parent to assign the exemption to the supporting parent and deviate from the guidelines. See link below to calculate your child support. You may fare better by filing a motion to deviate from the NC Child Support Guidelines. Disclaimer: Information posted for educational / informational purposes only. No attorney client relationship created through the use of this web site. Information pertains to the State of North Carolina only. See our website, www.RiceFamilyLaw.com for more information.
can my friend get divorced? for me to marry?: he has been married for 5 and a half years to a woman in another state, he has remained in the US although has been living seperately for a year due to family commitments in this state. They grew apart over time and we met a few months ago, we are friends but have decided to take it further if the law will let us. They filed taxes seperately this year. he has only been a resident for 2 and a half years due to a delay in attaining documents from his country. He has a very good job and attends Church regularly and has a brother and sister who were both born in the US, his sister is in the US Navy.
Mark's answer: If your friend has lived in NC for at least six months, he can file for divorce here. Depending on which country he is from, that country might not recognize the divorce. You need to talk to an attorney to determine details on that. Don't try to do this yourself! I have had clients who thought they were divorced only to find they were not! Disclaimer: Information posted for educational / informational purposes only. No attorney client relationship created through the use of this web site. Information pertains to the State of North Carolina only. See our website, www.RiceFamilyLaw.com for more information.