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As a new resident, will a state judge handle my custody case?

North Carolina is a state that attracts new residents for many reasons, as a place to work, to get an education, or to enjoy a comfortable retirement. You may be looking forward to a new life in this state, but if you have divorced and…

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When will a court open a juvenile case?

Because children are dependent on adults for so much in their lives and lack the agency to escape an abusive situation, they need special help if their parents become abusive or neglectful towards them. In these circumstances, Child Protective Services will ask a court to…

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Could a court order my spouse to pay my legal fees for a divorce?

A divorce is often an expensive process. If you are the spouse with less money, you likely feel overwhelmed by the expense associated with moving, maintaining separate homes, finding childcare and the like. Adding the cost of a divorce attorney into the mix may seem impossible. North…

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What makes property division challenging for same-sex couples?

Thanks to the 2015 landmark Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges, the LGBTQ community now enjoys the right to marry. This includes the right to end a marriage as well. Still, even with marriage equality the law of the land, same-sex couples still have unique challenges,…

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