Domestic violence is not a topic that is easy to discuss. But the statistics on its prevalence are staggering and show the need to face this serious issue. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million people. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking. In NC, the … [Read more...]
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The Difference Between Separation, Divorce and Annulment
Most people use the word “divorce” as a catch all phrase when a marriage ends. However, contrary to what many people may believe, divorce is simply the dissolution of the marriage. Divorce is but one part of a family law case, which may also include matters such as child custody, child support, spousal support, and property distribution. There are two types of divorce in North Carolina - Absolute Divorce, which is the dissolution of the marriage, and Divorce from Bed and Board, which is one … [Read more...]