Maginnis Howard no longer practices family law. This blog is for informational purposes only. Post-separation support has been described as temporary alimony. It is financial
Everyone has heard horror stories of divorce, child custody, alimony, and/or equitable distribution that quickly turns into an ugly expensive mess. The goal of the
In North Carolina “domestic violence” has a specific definition and only certain acts are prohibited. You must have a “personal relationship” to be charged with
At its most basic, equitable distribution is the court’s process for dividing property in a divorce. It is used when spouses are unable to divide
Maginnis Howard no longer practices family law. This blog is for informational purposes only. The term “separation” has a particular legal meaning when related to
Drafting and negotiating premarital agreements (also known as prenuptial agreements) run contrary to the romantic ideal of marriage because premarital agreements contemplate dissolution. In fact,