Digital assets are items of property stored in a digital or binary format. Examples of digital assets are iTunes music accounts or Kindle eBooks. There are also airline miles and credit card rewards points. When a couple goes through a divorce, divvying up the digital assets poses more than a few issues. Identifying the Digital […]
When it comes to the dissolution of a marriage, I get the following inquiry all of the time. I have been married to my spouse for just a short time. Things are not working out at all. Can I get an annulment? In most cases, my answer is, it depends. I need more information than […]
North Carolina is not a fan of annulment and if you are seeking to annul your marriage then you better have a good reason. They are many misconceptions about annulment and this article will distinguish the facts from the myths. The law in North Carolina provides 6 grounds to annul a marriage and they are […]
You are no longer in a relationship with the other parent of your children. The two of you have tried your best to ensure the children do not feel the turmoil and animosity between the parents. Hopefully, the two of you have even created a workable parenting arrangement to ensure the needs of your children […]
It’s almost impossible to convey the complexity of immigration laws in the United States and marriage-based immigration is no different. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration unto the U.S. and issues visas, such as green cards. Marriage to a lawful permanent resident (a green card holder) […]
Clients often ask questions regarding speeding up the process of their divorce. Recently, a client inquired about altering the proceedings from seeking a divorce to seeking an annulment due to the deportation of their spouse. While deportation certainly causes service issues and (frustratingly) prolongs processes, it is not grounds for an annulment in North Carolina. […]
I remember the exact moment I first heard the word “prenup”. The year was 2005 and I was in high school. I was cruising down the road, without a care in the world, when I heard Kanye West so eloquently rap the following lyrics: “If you ain’t no punk, holla ‘We want prenup! We want […]
During any divorce, one of the most contested issues involves the property distribution. What am I entitled to? How much money will I get? Do I get to keep the home? What about the debts? Often, these questions will circulate in anyone who even thinks of the divorce option. However, one further question a military […]
The marriage or relationship is over. You tried, you tried really hard in fact. But at the end of the day, the two of you have parted ways. You feel like this is the end of the relationship and it is time for you to cut all ties. However, don’t forget about one very important […]
1. Know the Law and be Prepared. Each year read the following Chapters of the General Statutes: 5A (Contempt); 8C (Evidence); 50 (Divorce, Alimony, etc.); 50A (UCCJEA); 52C (UIFSA); 50B and C (Domestic Violence and No Contact); and 52 (Married Persons, Powers, and Liabilities). It is important to stay updated with the law and it […]
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