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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,…

One of the main concerns when facing the prospect of a divorce is the various costs. Most divorces divide a two-income household and can change living standards. For many, the cost of a divorce is an immediate concern. But the cost of not having trusted legal guidance during a divorce…

Sometimes in an unhappy marriage, one spouse will simply pack up and leave. They may make no attempt to either reconcile or formally end the marriage. This may amount to spousal abandonment under North Carolina divorce law and could be grounds for a court-ordered separation known as divorce from bed…

To divorce in North Carolina, a couple must live physically apart for a year. After a year has passed, the work necessary to conclude an uncontested divorce, including obtaining a judge’s divorce decree, can be completed in less than 60 days. North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state. A couple…

Many unhappy women who do not work outside of the home stay in bad marriages because they are afraid of the financial consequences of a divorce. Some stay-at-home moms find themselves on the receiving end of a shocking demand for a divorce. The financial impact of divorce on women is…