by Plekan Law | Jun 2, 2020 | Family Law
With the advent of COVID-19, Americans are confronting numerous challenges and changes, from work to school to family relationships. The stay-at-home orders have intensified the societal upheaval we all face. Although enacted to prevent the spread of corona-virus,...
by Plekan Law | May 26, 2020 | Family Law
We have all become accustomed to living “six feet apart” and the restrictions of the “Stay at home” and “shelter in place” orders issued for North Carolina. Schools, gyms, restaurants and other non-essential businesses have been shut down. We greet one another with...
by Plekan Law | May 19, 2020 | Family Law
North Carolina is a “no-fault” divorce state meaning that neither spouse has to be at fault to obtain a divorce. The grounds required for a divorce in North Carolina are that the parties must have lived separate and apart for one year and a day with the intent to...
by Plekan Law | May 12, 2020 | Family Law
Even in the most straightforward divorces, things can quickly become contentious. This is especially true when children are involved. Parents suddenly do not see eye-to-eye and fights ensue about parenting methods, custodial time and child support. Determining child...
by Plekan Law | Mar 19, 2020 | Family Law
What is Equitable Distribution? In North Carolina, equitable distribution is the process of dividing assets and debts that were acquired during marriage. One spouse must file an Equitable Distribution action prior to the final divorce judgment to protect their rights...
by Plekan Law | Oct 31, 2019 | Family Law
An Absolute Divorce also referred to as a Simple Divorce, is the legal process that simply ends a marriage. To file a complaint for a divorce in North Carolina at least one spouse must be a resident of North Carolina and must have been a resident for a minimum of six...