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How Is the Date of Separation Determined (And Why Is It Important)?
The date of separation is determined by the actual date that the parties begin living separate and apart from each other in separate residences. Establishing separate bedrooms while living in the same house does not count toward the period of separation. The date of separation is an important date in matters related to divorce. In…
Read MoreWill My Child Support Be Reduced If My Income Decreases?
Courts have an inherent duty to protect the interests of minor children. Therefore, child support may always be modified by a court having jurisdiction to ensure that child support is sufficient to meet the reasonable needs of the child and in accordance with each parent’s ability to provide for the child. Regardless of whether parties…
Read MorePartners Selected to 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that partners Howard L. Gum, David R. Hillier, and Patrick S. McCroskey have been selected to the 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, published annually in Super Lawyers Magazine. Super Lawyers is a research-driven and peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition…
Read MoreGum, Hillier & McCroskey Partners Honored in the 2016 Legal Elite
We are proud to announce that Howard Gum, David Hillier, and Patrick McCroskey have been selected to Business North Carolina Magazine’s 2016 Legal Elite in the following categories: Howard L. Gum – Family Law Section David R. Hillier – Bankruptcy Law Section Patrick S. McCroskey – Family Law Section Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite is…
Read MoreIs Debt Incurred in the Name of One Spouse Considered Marital Debt?
Under North Carolina law, “marital” debt is considered debt that is incurred after the date of marriage and before the date of separation by one or both spouses for the joint benefit of the parties. The fact that debt is established in the name of one spouse individually does not determine whether the debt is…
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