Grandparent’s rights in North Carolina typically apply to the custody of a grandchild and visitation privileges. There are no automatic grandparent’s rights and grandparents have no automatic visitation rights unless they go to court. Grandparents may file suit requesting custody or visitation if they believe it is in the child’s best interest, or if the child’s […]
Author Archives: Calhoun Law Staff
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Jan
Jan
Child support establishes a duty to financially fulfill a child’s lifestyle needs as part of a divorce or paternity determination, for the secured financial future of the child/children. Regardless of who has custody, each parent must take care of the financial needs of the child. There are many guidelines that a court must follow in […]
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Jan
Jan
Alimony is financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to his or her spouse following divorce. The purpose of alimony is to minimize unfair economic effects of a divorce by providing a reoccurring income to a supporting spouse. A supporting spouse is typically the spouse with a significantly lower-income or […]
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Dec
Dec
Starting Monday, December 14, 2020, North Carolina Courts, including Lincoln County will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days due to COVID-19. An example of an “essential proceeding” is: any criminal cases in which the party charged is being held in jail. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley said, “[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” […]
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Nov
Nov
When going to Court, you’re going into a professional environment and your clothing and demeanor should match. Of course, the basics of appearing before a judge go unsaid, for example: wear wrinkle-free, clean clothes; have clean, combed hair, etc. However, you don’t want to walk into a courtroom overdressed either. If you stand trial for […]
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Oct
Oct
While there is no mathematical formula to calculate alimony in the state of North Carolina, the Judge will weight several factors to determine the amount of alimony you might be entitled to. Such factors include, the income of your former spouse, your income, number of dependents/children, custody arrangement, and number of years married. With any […]
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Sep
Sep
COVID-19 has changed the landscape of many lives throughout the world. With so many uncertainties, whether job loss, or medical concerns, don’t be left without a plan for your family. When was the last time you updated your Will? Or do you have one to begin with? Does your family know what to do in […]
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Sep
Sep
It seems with each passing day more and more distractions are taking away the focus of drivers. There is nothing more frustrating than getting into an accident that could have been avoidable if the other party wasn’t distracted. Don’t be victim to an insurance company who wants to settle quickly because its driver is at […]
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