Family law is the term that is applied to the rules and laws developed regarding family relationships. A divorce, also referred to as dissolution of marriage, is a method of terminating the legal relationship that is created between two people by virtue of their marriage. Entry of a decree of divorce gives each person the legal status of a single person. The divorce process also legally divides the couple’s assets and debts, determines the care and custody of their children, and determines appropriate child and spousal support obligations. Family law in North Carolina is governed in large part by the operation of NCGS 50. Parties in North Carolina must have been separated for more than one year before seeking a divorce.
Family law attorneys help people with the breaking and making of family relationships. Certain areas of representation include divorce, paternity, spousal support, child custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements.
Whether you need a pre-nuptial agreement or representation in a divorce or post-divorce matter, this office can help. The office is familiar with complex divorce issues including the valuation of closely-held businesses and professional practices; the identification and tracking of non-marital claims; child relocation cases; division of retirement assets; child custody determinations and modifications; time-sharing disputes; child support determinations and modifications; paternity matters; and spousal support claims.
If you need immediate representation or if you are simply contemplating divorce or otherwise need advice as to any domestic relations matter, please contact our office for a confidential consultation.