Under North Carolina Law, a Separation Agreement is defined as a contract in writing between husband and wife that is signed and notarized. It may resolve all issues relating to child custody, child support, division of property and debt, and alimony. In North Carolina, you must be living separate and apart for one year in order to be granted a legal divorce. During that one year waiting period, you want to protect yourself from the actions and inaction of your estranged spouse. The best advice I can give you is to ignore everything you hear from your friends, neighbors, and co-workers and seek the advice of an attorney.

Meditation is often a great alternative to court when deciding these property settlements. In court, you lose control over the results because the judge takes control. Meditation can be powerful for creating outcomes that are most favorable to both parties. Luckily,  Brian Demidovich, a DRC Certified Mediator, is highly skilled in the art of mediation.

Our attorneys at The Law Corner in Raleigh, NC can help with a variety of family legal issues. Call us at 919-424-8319 for a (up to) one hour consultation.