Alimony
What you need to know if your next chapter starts with divorce Divorce later in life — sometimes called “grey divorce” — is on the rise. More couples are separating after decades of marriage, often at a time when financial plans are deeply intertwined, retirement is approaching or already underway, and health coverage and estate matters carry greater significance. In North Carolina, individuals over 50 face unique legal and personal challenges during divorce that require…
In an increasingly mobile world, it’s common for individuals to move across state lines after a divorce or custody order has been issued. Whether you’re relocating to North Carolina or your former partner has moved here, you may need to enforce a divorce decree, custody order, or support judgment that originated in another state. At GHMA LAW, we routinely assist clients in recognizing and enforcing out-of-state family law orders. With the proper process, North Carolina…
An updated look at how digital evidence shapes modern divorce When GHMA LAW first published guidance on the risks of social media during divorce, platforms like Facebook and Instagram were the main concern. But in the years since, the digital landscape has evolved dramatically. Today, courts and attorneys increasingly draw evidence from Snapchat, WhatsApp, TikTok, Venmo, dating apps, and even neighborhood platforms like Nextdoor. Doorbell camera footage, shared calendars, and messaging apps can all leave…
During the pretrial discovery phase of a divorce and in child custody matters it is not uncommon for the opposing party to request your medical records. Whether an outside party is entitled to see your medical records is a matter that can be litigated, but generally speaking, when the records are relevant to the issues at hand, the opposing party may be justified in obtaining them. Your private health records can not be acquired by…
Can I Require My Spouse to Maintain Life Insurance To Secure an Alimony or Child Support Obligation?
Under North Carolina law, the obligation of a spouse to pay alimony, or a parent to pay child support, ceases upon the death of the obligor. Maintaining a life insurance policy in effect insuring the life of the supporting spouse or parent can provide a dependent spouse or custodial parent with valuable financial security in the event of the death of the supporting spouse or parent.
