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Yours, Mine and Ours: Classifying Assets in Divorce
Before valuing and distributing property in a divorce, the Court must first classify the property as separate, marital or divisible. This first step is, arguably, the most important because if…
Filing For Absolute Divorce In North Carolina
An action for divorce starts with one spouse filing a Complaint for Divorce in the county where either spouse resides. The parties must be separated for one year prior to the filing of the...
Who Decides Where My Child Will Go to School?
Decision-making authority regarding your child’s health, education, and well-being is referred to as Legal Custody. The ability to make decisions regarding your child’s medical care, educational...
Spousal Support FAQ
Spousal Support and Alimony obligations can be complicated to understand, especially when changes need to be made. Below are a few of the questions most frequently asked when handling spousal...
What To Know Before You Separate
January notoriously has the highest rate of divorce and separation. In fact, January 2nd is National Hire a Divorce Lawyer Day. Separation and divorce is a confusing and emotional time, especially...
Ashely B. Bonomini Selected as 2020 Legal Elite
Attorney Ashley B. Bonomini was selected as a Business North Carolina Legal Elite for the second year in a row. Attorney Bonomini received the honor in the Family Law category for 2020. Legal Elite...
You don’t have to be Britney Spears to get a prenuptial agreement
A solid prenup can even help couples stay married, according to Penelope Hefner, a family law attorney and principal of Sodoma Law Union in Monroe, North Carolina.
Co-Parenting During the Holidays
Whether you’re newly separated or have been following a custody arrangement for a while, co-parenting during the holidays can be difficult for even the most amicable of families. Holidays schedules...
Can I Buy a House While Separated?
Free Trader Agreements Explained! In North Carolina, when married couples separate, they are required to live separate and apart for one year prior to filing for an absolute divorce. North Carolina...
You’re On Notice!
The Sprinkle vs Johnson case is an important reminder that even in family law, there are basic requirements that must be met to protect an individual’s constitutional rights.






