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Negotiating child custody arrangements is often the most emotional part of a divorce. Typically, each parent wants as much time as possible with their children. They also want to have an active role and input about important decisions that affect their children’s lives. A proper child custody arrangement serves the…

Some couples whose marriage is not working out may be able to annul the marriage instead of seeking a divorce. An annulment results in a court decree that declares the marriage null, as if it never occurred. When granting an annulment, the court does not consider requests for alimony or…

Substance abuse can ruin a marriage and may threaten children and other family members. Heavy drinking and drug use are part of many divorce complaints. In a contested divorce in North Carolina, an individual may cite their spouse’s excessive alcohol or drug use as having made living together intolerable and…

The State of North Carolina requires that decisions during a divorce serve the best interests of any underage children affected. When a child’s parents go to court to have a separation agreement ratified or to argue a contested divorce, the court will use the best interests of the child doctrine…

An order to pay child support payments is not meant to be a punishment after a divorce. Any substantial change in your financial circumstances – such as losing your job – can justify petitioning the court to modify your child support order. If you are paying child support according to…

Child custody orders are not carved in stone. A child custody order issued in North Carolina can be modified by petitioning the court to change it. If you are not satisfied with your current child custody arrangement and wish to seek changes to it, contact a Raleigh family law attorney…

Either spouse may request alimony as part of a divorce in North Carolina and make a case that the other spouse can afford to pay support. But alimony is not guaranteed as part of a divorce. A Family Law Court judge may award spousal support in a divorce if one…

A common law marriage refers to a legally recognized marriage in which the married couple did not obtain a marriage license or have their marriage solemnized in a civil or religious ceremony. North Carolina does not recognize common law marriage. You have to obtain a marriage license and meet other…

As emotionally draining as divorce can be, it also can cause financial headaches and, if handled improperly, lead to serious tax consequences. A well-planned divorce settlement takes into consideration potential tax consequences and seeks to minimize your tax liability. At Charles R. Ullman & Associates, we focus exclusively on divorce and…

Domestic violence can have a significant impact on many aspects of a divorce case. The court will consider evidence of domestic violence when deciding issues ranging from permanent restraining orders to child custody to parenting time and spousal support. If you are considering leaving a marriage because of domestic abuse,…