Obtaining an Absolute Divorce
Jun 14, 2012
Obtaining an absolute divorce is necessary to change a spouse's status from married to single. If married, it is necessary to obtain an absolute divorce before a spouse can marry someone else. In North...
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CHECKLIST OF FACTORS FOR ASSESSING BEST INTEREST OF CHILD
May 22, 2012
Parties, attorneys, and judges may find the following checklist of factors helpful as a tool for assessing which parent is most likely to be the best custodian of a minor child in a contested custody d...
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Rules for Working with Your Spouse on an Agreement
Aug 08, 2009
1. Avoid Court Proceedings Agree that having a written agreement will help both you and your spouse avoid the expenses, lost time, stress, and uncertainty associated with court proceedings. 2. Read T...
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Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights in North Carolina
Aug 07, 2009
(1) Abuse or Neglect The parent has abused or neglected the child. The child shall be deemed to be abused or neglected if the court finds the child to be an abused child within the meaning of N.C. Ge...
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When a Spouse Is Liable in North Carolina for Debts of the Other Spouse
Aug 01, 2009
The Doctrine of Necessaries The doctrine of necessaries arose from the common law duty of the husband to provide for the necessary expenses of his wife and child.[FN1] Under the necessaries doctrine,...
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Avoid Losing Alimony and/or Equitable Distribution Claims
Jul 11, 2009
Claims for Alimony and Equitable Distribution Beware of handling your own divorce as you may lose valuable legal rights. It is important that spouses who separate be aware that they have certain lega...
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Absolute Divorce Law in North Carolina
Jun 05, 2009
This guide provides a brief summary of the law related to absolute divorce in North Carolina....
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