Domestic Violence is a Deadly Problem
Domestic Violence is a real problem throughout this state and the globe. The NC Coalition for Domestic Violence has put together a list of homicides that have occurred in NC alone for the past year. Wake County has one of the leading rates of death for victims if domestic violence. Please take some time to look over this list and reflect on those who have lost their lives as a result of control and anger. I would also encourage you to look at the causes of death. Anger and lo
Is Legal Separation Required in North Carolina?
You hear a lot about legal separation in NC. Most of what you hear, however, is incorrect. You will not find a law entitled "legal separation" in North Carolina, and you cannot file for legal separation in NC. You can file for Divorce from Bed and Board (which is essentially a fault based legal separation - but they are rarely granted). The best that you can do, is to enter into a separation agreement and indicate your date of separation within the agreement to memorialize th
