North Carolina does not require separation agreements for the husband and wife to be considered separated. Generally, however, the best way of outlining each spouse’s
A large focus area for the attorneys at Maginnis Law, PLLC is the collaborative practice of family law. Everyone has heard horror stories of divorce,
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
The term “separation” has a particular legal meaning when related to marriages and divorces. Marital separation occurs when a husband and wife interrupt marital relations without
The courts in North Carolina are required to refer all contested child custody or visitation cases to mediation. This requirement has become critical in family
Before Chapter 50B of the North Carolina General Statutes was enacted, the only remedies for domestic violence victims were through criminal statutes. There was growing
Child support disputes are some of the most common issues in family law cases, regardless of whether the parents are going through divorce or never
Maginnis Howard no longer practices family law. We currently work personal injury cases, consumer cases relating to credit or harassing phone calls, and wage and