Court Orders vs. Separation Agreements
Two of the questions I regularly hear are "how are separation agreements enforced?" and "what is the difference is between a separation agreement and court order?" (or more specifically, a separation agreement that is incorporated into a the court order for divorce). First, a separation agreement (sometimes called a “separation agreement and property settlement” or “parenting agreement” if it deals only with custody) is simply a contract between two parties, signed and notari
Two Questions You Should Be Asking Your Divorce Lawyer
There are two common mistakes your lawyer might make when finalizing your divorce – first, failing to preserve your right to have a judge decide how your property will be distributed and whether alimony will be paid, and second, mishandling the division of your retirement benefits. These two mistakes can have significant legal consequences and can be made even by experienced, careful attorneys. In North Carolina, you have the right to have a judge decide how your property wi
