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What Coco Chanel Can Teach Us About Reinvention After Divorce
Few names are as closely associated with Paris as Coco Chanel. She is an inspiration for reinvention, which is often needed after divorce. Continue reading →
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Songs To Listen To During a Divorce or Breakup
It’s been said that breaking up is hard to do, and the last thing you want is to go through the pain alone. Continue reading →
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Tips For Newly Single People On Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and with it you simply can’t escape the messages of love that are everywhere. While many find this holiday to be fun and exciting, for those who are newly single, it can be hurtful and upsetting. Continue reading →
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Income Changes Alone Don’t Justify Alimony Modification
In this post, we will discuss Icenhour v. Icenhour and how the North Carolina Court of Appeals confirmed a critical principle for all North Carolina alimony modification cases.
We will explain why a change in income alone might not be sufficient to justify modifying the existing alimony amount, and that the party requesting the change bears the strict evidentiary burden to support their position if they want the court to rule in their favor.
Icenhour v. Icenhour – Case Background and Procedural History
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Court Review of Family Law Arbitration Awards in North Carolina
In Gallagher-Masonis v. Masonis, 911 S.E.2d 125 (N.C. Ct. App. 2024), the North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed an important question in family law: When can a court review and modify a binding arbitration award involving property division, alimony, and child support? This decision highlights how the North Carolina Family Law Arbitration Act (NCFLAA) interacts with parties’ written agreements and clarifies the extent of judicial oversight in family law arbitration. Continue reading →
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Celebrating Our Furry Family Members on Dec 11th
The holidays are a season of giving. We shop for our children, cook up incredible feasts to share with loved ones, decorate our homes to spread joy, and often make end-of-year contributions to our favorite charities. But in the hustle and bustle that comes with December, it’s easy to overlook some of the most vulnerable members of our North Carolina community: the animals in our local shelters. Continue reading →
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Can Wives Be Forced to Pay Alimony in North Carolina?
Historically, the husband was considered to be the breadwinner of the household. Even when women began working outside the home, husbands typically earned more money. Since alimony is largely based on the income and earning capacity of spouses, the most common arrangement was for men to pay support to their ex-wives. Not only was this typical of the time, but some states also had alimony laws that only applied to men. Continue reading →
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How Changes in Income and the Ability to Work Affect Alimony in North Carolina
The income of each spouse is the most significant factor when calculating alimony obligations, but there are many factors that can complicate spousal support figures. Continue reading →
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Which Parent Can Claim the Earned Income Credit for the Child?
For unmarried parents, deciding which parent claims the child on their taxes is a common discussion point around the beginning of each year. Some divorce decrees or custody orders include stipulations for which parent can claim the child, but this is not always the case. If you do not have a court-ordered agreement, determining who qualifies for the earned income tax credit is crucial to ensure compliance with federal law. Continue reading →