Divorces are complicated and there are a lot of difficult legal issues to navigate. When you and your former partner are going your separate ways, it’s not as easy as cutting ties. Many couples create alimony agreements. Are you or your former partner eligible for alimony? If you’re confused about the qualifications for alimony, we’re here…

Did you know that alimony can be withheld by an employer and paid to the affected person under North Carolina law? North Carolina family law courts may require the earning spouse to pay alimony payments to their ex-spouse in divorce cases. This is to compensate for the non-earning spouse’s financial loss as a result of the divorce. There…

The average amount of child support paid monthly is around $500. If you’ve just lost your job or receive a pay cut, this is a huge amount that you might not be able to pay. On the other hand, if you receive child support but find that it’s not enough to cover rising expenses, it can…

Marriages break down every single day. This is an unfortunate fact, but it’s true. Much of the time, a separation of a union is merely the logical conclusion of a relationship that is no longer working. When children are involved, the process of divorce often becomes more complicated. More factors must be taken into account. Terms—such as…

As many as 25% of custodial parents move away from their communities within two years after getting a divorce, according to parenting experts. As long as both parents agree, relocating to start a new life isn’t usually a problem. But a modification of any custodial order may still be required. When a child custody order…

There may come a time when your child custody order doesn’t work for you or your child. While you cannot just ignore the terms of the order, even if you consented to it during your divorce, there are specific circumstances in which you can request a modification by the North Carolina court. What Do I…

If you are caught in an unhappy marriage in North Carolina, getting an annulment may be a hot topic between you and your spouse. Many North Carolinians believe that annulments are a shortcut to getting a faster divorce. Or you may be thinking that you can just void your marriage or that your marriage is…

Addiction can put incredible strain on a marriage. It can destroy trust, drain finances and spark increasingly hostile and angry fights. For many people who are in this situation, addiction could be a major factor in a person’s decision to file for divorce. If you are getting divorced from a spouse who is dealing with…

If you fail a pre-employment or random employment drug test, it could put you in the middle of an extremely long process that could end up costing you your medical license, nursing license, or another professional license in North Carolina. In most cases, you or someone else may fail their drug test because of prescription…

As Human Trafficking Awareness Month comes to a close, Charlotte Pro Bono Triage would like to recognize the following exceptional volunteers: Laura Sammon of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Brandon Remington of Remington & Dixon, Suhanthi Kamesh of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Lianne Foley of Moore & Van Allen (MVA). These Triage volunteers went above…