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Divorce can be an emotional and stressful time for families. Issues such as asset division, spousal support, and child custody issues can make an already strained relationship between partners reach overwhelming proportions. Now more than ever, you need moral support and legal advice to help guide you through this challenging time and help you come out the other side, ready for a fresh start.
At Greenwood Law, our compassionate family law and divorce attorneys want to help you work through the divorce process. We understand that you may be struggling to make difficult decisions. Our team will commit itself to listening to you, evaluating what matters, and helping you to find legal solutions that address your concerns and meet your goals.
If you are looking for a divorce attorney serving the Thomasville or Davison County area, look no further than the team at Greenwood Law. We can help you protect your rights and make the divorce process more manageable.
Divorce can become complicated. There are a lot of moving parts you need to consider and address before separating from a partner. The outcome of a divorce affects your life for years to come. Establishing boundaries and ensuring you are protecting yourself and your family are crucial elements you must consider. Whether or not you and your spouse are on the same page, you need an attorney to offer practical advice and guidance as you move through the process.
At Greenwood Law, our sensitive divorce attorneys understand how difficult it can be to separate your life from someone else’s. We take the time to get to know you and your unique situation before we outline your legal options. We want to work with you to achieve the most favorable outcome possible for you and your family. That means coming at your case from all angles, identifying what’s at stake, and helping you overcome divorce’s legal and emotional challenges.
One of the most crucial aspects of divorce is property division. There are numerous misconceptions about property division during divorce. Each state has rules governing how property gets divided between spouses. North Carolina subscribes to an equitable distribution system.
In equitable distribution states, the court aims to distribute marital assets and property “fairly” between spouses. However, “fair” and “equitable” can be misleading. People assume that means a 50-50 split between partners. That is not always the case. Assets must be divided fairly, not necessarily equally.
North Carolina courts determine what is fair based on several factors, which can include:
A judge may also evaluate other factors they feel are necessary. Only marital property is subject to division. Property owned by the parties before the marriage, gifts, or inheritances are the sole property of the individual in most cases unless they are commingled with marital assets.
Understanding North Carolina’s property division rules can be challenging without the help of a skilled divorce attorney. It is always in your best interest to consult an attorney experienced in handling Thomasville and Davidson County divorce cases.
In North Carolina, you have several divorce options. North Carolina is a no-fault state, which means you do not have to prove that the other person caused the breakdown of your marriage. You do not need to file divorce on any specific grounds, although you do have the option of filing an at-fault divorce if there is misconduct by one of the partners.
An “absolute divorce” in North Carolina is the legal dissolution of the marriage. It ends all marital obligations, and you do not need to prove the other spouse caused the irrevocable breakdown of the marriage. A couple may be eligible to seek an absolute divorce after being separated for at least one year and one day. Separation involves living separately in different homes. You or your spouse must also live in North Carolina or have lived in the state for six months before filing for an absolute divorce.
Couples also have the option to seek a Divorce from Bed and Board. A DBB is confusing because it is not a “traditional” divorce. A DBB is only a court-ordered separation and not a legal divorce. These orders are only issued under limited circumstances by a North Carolina court. A spouse can seek a Divorce from Bed and Board in cases of abandonment, cruel and barbarous treatment, adultery, and drug abuse or addiction.
When spouses agree on how they want their marriage to end, they may avoid taking their case through North Carolina family law courts and opt for an uncontested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, the partners work out the details of their separation together, agreeing on child support, spousal maintenance, visitation, and asset division without needing the court to intervene. A judge reviews the terms before finalizing the divorce. An uncontested divorce is a less stressful legal solution because partners can work amicably together to solve their issues.
At Greenwood Law, we put you and your family first. We know that divorce is a life-changing event, and we want to help you emerge from it prepared to move forward with your life in a positive way.
Contact our office today and arrange a no-obligation consultation with an experienced attorney who understands how to put the needs of Thomasville and Davidson County residents first.