Family Law

• Marriage
• Divorce - Divorce law in North Carolina has the purpose of dissolving or terminating a marriage with the good of both parties to that marriage in mind. Divorce, entered into without competent divorce or separation counsel, can be devastating to your life. You have legal rights and protections that must be addressed at the very time that you are the most fragile emotionally.
• Custody - Child custody law in North Carolina refers to the custody of a minor, who has not attained 18 years of age, or who suffers certain medical or mental handicaps. Legal custody, physical custody, or visitation rights assigned by the court may be either permanent, temporary, or initial.
• Death
• Adoption
• Child support - The State of North Carolina has calculated child support payment guidelines based upon custody categories and the gross income of each party. The awarding of sole, joint or split custody will affect the calculated amount due for child support.
• Spousal support - Spousal support may be awarded by a North Carolina Court if a party can show that they are dependent on their spouse and that their spouse is, or currently was, supporting them.
• Children's rights - Children, whose divorcing parents are involved in a custody dispute, have rights such as not to be asked to choose sides in a divorce.
• Parental rights - Divorcing parents involved in a custody dispute have rights such as to guide, parent and spend time with their children.
• Asset division - The process of "equitable distribution" is applied by NC courts to determine what assets are "marital property" and what factors must be considered for distribution of such assets. Assets may include real and / or personal property, retirement plans, etc. that are acquired during the course of a marriage.

The Raleigh, North Carolina law firm of Charles R. Ullman & Associates understands that nothing can change your life so completely as family law issues. Our attorneys have experience and expertise in the North Carolina laws that affect your way of living and the quality of life that you have earned.

Our lawyers know the rights and the protections that are built into family law. Contact us at info@divorcelawnc.com now. The rest of your life begins now!

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