Dear Readers, Today’s first Ask Carolyn question is a doozie on alimony. The second one starts a discussion on Revenge Porn in North Carolina. Dear Carolyn, How can someone defend themselves, or best fight against alimony? Long story short, Plaintiff and Defendant were in a marriage way too long. Defendant stayed because…
Dear Readers, Today’s Ask Carolyn addresses aging pet owners who must give up a pet. Just a reminder—as the summer heats up DO NOT leave pets or children in automobiles; remember the heat is magnified by the glass and is dangerous. Dear Carolyn, My Mother is now 90, has beginning dementia,…
Dear Readers, Today’s first Ask Carolyn addresses dreading Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who have a great situation, but realize there are those around you for which Mother’s Day may be most stressful. The second question addresses getting on with your life after a relationship break-up. Dear Carolyn,…
The most common questions I get asked as a North Carolina family law specialist are the following: What is child support? How do they determine the amount? What is the process of obtaining child support? Should I or should I not petition to receive child support? Generally, the noncustodial parent…