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Family law, the court system, and legalese are complex. Finding answers that aren't fluffed with legal jargon is even tougher.

The system often feels inaccessible. We are here to help with that. Browse through our library of topics from pre-marital agreements to divorce, child custody to alimony. We've simplified the laws that affect your life to provide you with the answers you need now.

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Separation
Divorce
Child Custody
Emergency Child Custody
Grandparent Custody Rights
Child Support
Alimony / Spousal Support
Equitable Distribution (Property Distribution)
Domestic Violence
Restraining Orders
Cohabitation Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial and Reconciliation Agreements
Separation Agreements
Alienation of Affections & Criminal Conversation
Breach of Promise to Marry
Mediation
Arbitration

Mediation Services

Mediation may be beneficial in navigating the nuances of your family law matter. As a Certified Family Financial Settlement Mediator, Andrea Bosquez-Porter knows the importance of creating the right environment for achieving resolution.

Our office was designed with 2 conference rooms on separate floors for opposing parties to meet with their counsel. This separation provides both physical distance and mental clarity when mediating. At the same time, location within the same building means you're steps away from reconvening and agreements may be reached sooner. These specially designed mediation rooms may even be rented without retaining Bosquez-Porter Family Law.

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Divorce & Separation

North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state. There are requirements that parties must meet to be eligible for divorce, the most significant being that the parties must have been separated from one another at least one year and one day before either party can file for divorce. Click here, or browse our library below, to learn more.

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Postnuptial Agreements

A postnuptial agreement may be used to resolve property distribution issues between parties who are married to one another. A postnup can be executed at any time after parties are married to one another and it will remain binding on the parties while they remain married, after a separation or divorc
Cohabitation Agreements

A cohabitation agreement is a contract between two people who are living together but are not married. This agreement outlines the rights and responsibilities of each person in the relationship, and is meant to protect the interests of both parties in the event of a breakup or other dispute. In Nort
Divorce from Bed and Board

North Carolina law allows the Court to grant a “divorce from bed and board.” However, the name can be misleading as a divorce from bed and board is not the same thing as an absolute divorce. Actually, a divorce from bed and board is not a “divorce” in the traditional sense at all. A divorce from bed
Absolute Divorce

North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state. There are requirements that parties must meet to be eligible for divorce, the most significant being that the parties must have been separated from one another at least one year and one day before either party can file for divorce. This does not mean that

Absolute Divorce Requirements

One spouse has been a resident of NC for at least 6 months before filing for divorceDate of marriage Date of separationAt the time of separation, it was the intent of at least one party to permanently end the marital relationship Parties have lived separate and apart for at least one year and one da
Mediation

Divorce mediation is often used as an alternative to litigation when a couple is ending their marriage in North Carolina. This form of alternative dispute resolution can provide the parties with a more cost-effective and less time-consuming way to reach agreement on the various issues that must be r
Arbitration

Divorce arbitration is another form of alternative dispute resolution that is available in North Carolina. This process is similar to mediation, but instead of having a neutral third-party facilitate the discussion, an arbitrator is appointed to make a binding decision on the issues in dispute. The

Separation Agreements

A separation agreement is a private contract that may be used to settle all issues between spouses who are intending to separate or who have separated. Separation agreements are commonly used to resolve alimony and equitable distribution but may also address other issues like custody and child suppo
Marriage

A valid marriage in North Carolina is created by meeting several requirements. The absence of any of those requirements may mean that the marriage is void or voidable. If the marriage is void or voidable that means there is a possibility that the marriage may be annulled. An annulment is allowed onl
Prenuptial Agreements

A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract made by future spouses which can be used to specify each spouse’s property and support rights in the event of a separation, divorce, or the death of either spouse. These agreements can be written as broadly or narrowly as the parties need – and each prenuptial ag

Children & Custody

Issues related to child custody and child support can often be some of the most stressful and emotionally taxing. When parents are separating from one another, agreeing on what is in the best interests of their children can be difficult. Life events – like moves, remarriages, new schools – often confound these already complex issues.

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Child Support

In North Carolina, both parents are obligated to provide financial support for their children. The amount of child support is determined by the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines. The guidelines consider the income of both parents, health care costs, daycare costs, and other factors. The North

Child Custody & Visitation

The word “custody” can refer to either legal custody or physical custody. Legal Custody Legal custody generally means decision-making authority for a child – who gets to make decisions about the child’s health, education, and overall well-being? This applies to the big decisions that must be made f
Parenting Coordinator

A parenting coordinator (PC) is a third party neutral appointed by a Court to resolve custody disputes in high conflict cases. A may be appointed by the consent of all parties or by the Court if the parties don’t agree. A PC’s “client” is the Court, and the PC’s job is to help reduce conflict betwee
Child Support

North Carolina law requires that both parents support their children until they are 18 or complete high school, whichever occurs later (note, though, that a child support obligation will cease when a child turns 20, even if he or she is still in high school). If the child is still in high school aft

Alimony & Support

Alimony is a payment for the ongoing support and maintenance from one spouse (or former spouse) to another. To be entitled to alimony, the receiving spouse must be substantially in need of support from the other spouse; and the paying party must have a demonstrated ability to pay support.

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Post Separation Support & Alimony

Alimony is a payment for the ongoing support and maintenance from one spouse (or former spouse) to another. To be entitled to alimony, the receiving spouse must be substantially in need of support from the other spouse; and the paying party must have a demonstrated ability to pay support. Thea alim
Alimony

Alimony, or spousal support, is not guaranteed in North Carolina. Alimony may be awarded to a spouse who is financially dependent on the other spouse, if the court finds that it is necessary. The court considers several factors when making its decision, including each spouse’s income, the length of

Property Division

In North Carolina, the division and distribution of marital property is called Equitable Distribution (ED). Marital propertyis all property that was acquired during the marriage, by either spouse, regardless of title, other than property that received as a gift or by inheritance. Property that was owned by a spouse before marriage, or property that was acquired during the marriage by gift or inheritance, is called separate property, and is not subject to equitable distribution by a court. Divisible property is property that was earned during the marriage but received after date of separation or passive growth on marital property.

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Property Division · Equitable Distribution

In North Carolina, the division and distribution of marital property is called Equitable Distribution (ED). Marital propertyis all property that was acquired during the marriage, by either spouse, regardless of title, other than property that received as a gift or by inheritance. Property that was o
Equitable Distribution

Equitable distribution is a process used to divide marital property and debts in a divorce. In North Carolina, all marital property is subject to equitable distribution. Marital property includes any property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, regardless of which spouse holds title. The

Domestic Violence

In North Carolina, restraining orders are called “domestic violence protective orders,” or DVPOs for short. These types of orders are suitable in cases of violence, threats, or harassment between people who have a “personal relationship” with one another. That is: current or former spouses, persons of the opposite sex* who have currently or have previously lived together, parents or grandparents, persons that have a child in common, current or former household members (i.e. roommates), or persons of the opposite sex* who are currently or have previously been in a dating relationship.

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Domestic Violence

In North Carolina, domestic violence is a serious problem. Domestic violence includes any act of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse between family or household members. It includes threats, harassment, stalking, and physical violence. It can occur between current and former spouses, current and fo
Restraining Orders

A restraining order is a court order that requires an individual to refrain from certain activities or to refrain from contact with another person. In North Carolina, a restraining order is referred to as a “50B Protective Order” and is issued by a judge to protect an individual from a family or hou
Domestic Violence Protection Order

In North Carolina, restraining orders are called “domestic violence protective orders,” or DVPOs for short. These types of orders are suitable in cases of violence, threats, or harassment between people who have a “personal relationship” with one another. That is: current or former spouses, persons

Nonstandard Claims

For some people, claims that are considered “typical” in domestic cases don’t always fit. Many legal remedies that apply to married couples won’t work for people in unmarried, long-term relationships. Sometimes situations arise between couples who are married that can’t be resolved with standard claims. Fortunately, there are creative solutions to address a variety of problems that can often arise when relationships fall apart.

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Non-Standard Claims

For some people, claims that are considered “typical” in domestic cases don’t always fit. Many legal remedies that apply to married couples won’t work for people in unmarried, long-term relationships. Sometimes situations arise between couples who are married that can’t be resolved with standard cla
Breach of Promise to Marry

In North Carolina, breach of promise to marry is not recognized as a legal cause of action. Therefore, no legal remedy exists to pursue a claim for this type of action. A person who believes that a promise to marry has been broken may be able to pursue a claim for damages in certain limited circumst
Alienation of Affections and Criminal Conversation

Alienation of affections and criminal conversation are two causes of action that were established in North Carolina in the early 1900s. In this type of lawsuit, an individual sues a third party for interfering in their marriage and damaging their relationship with their spouse. These causes of actio
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