Can I Date Other People Before My Divorce Is Final?

After your marriage is over and you are separated, you may become interested in dating again. However, if your divorce is not finalized, you may be wondering if you can date other people. In short, the answer is yes. In North Carolina, you are separated from your...

What If My Ex Won’t Pay Alimony?

You make it through the difficult divorce proceedings and the Judge awards you with alimony. However, soon after you realize your ex-spouse is not paying alimony. What are you to do? Under North Carolina law, either party to a divorce action may file a Complaint and...

Do I Have To Move Out?

For a married couple to be considered separated under North Carolina law, the parties must be living in separate homes, and at least one party must form the intent to be separated permanently from the other spouse and inform the other party of this intent. This is...

Do I Pay My Ex’s Medical Bills?

When parties separate, there are so many questions involved and the norm is no longer the standard. You are going from being in one home, on one insurance plan, and paying bills together to now being apart, wanting a right to privacy, yet also needing support. One...

Communication Boundaries Before and After Divorce

Divorces can be extremely painful. Before a couple can move on, they must face the stress and difficulties of going through the process of separation. Oftentimes, emotions are running extremely high and communication between the parties becomes complex. During a...