Ability to modify alimony depends on several factors. If your agreement provides that your alimony order is “nonmodifiable,” then you may not have it modified. Also, if no award of alimony was made before or in the divorce decree and you do not have a claim for alimony pending, you will not be entitled to…
If your former spouse is not paying child support, you may take action to enforce your court order either with the help of your lawyer or the assistance of a child support attorney. Unlike a private attorney, you do not pay for the services of a child support attorney. Visit the website for the North…
In North Carolina each parent has equal rights to custody of the children until an order is entered setting up the parent’s respective rights to custody and parenting time. Unless your children are at risk for being harmed by your spouse, your children should maintain regular contact with the other parent. If your children are…
Keep the following in mind to be a good witness on your own behalf: Tell the truth. While this may not always be comfortable, it is critical if you want your testimony to be believed by the judge. Listen carefully to the complete question before thinking of your answer. Wait to consider your answer until…
Credit card debt will be divided as a part of the overall division of the marital property and debts. Just as in the division of property, the court considers what is equitable, or fair, in your case. If your spouse has exclusively used a credit card for purposes that did not benefit the family, such…