Charlotte Divorce Lawyers
Family law, sometimes known as "domestic law," refers to any legal situation involving families and their relationships with each other. While no one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, the sad reality is that it becomes necessary in many cases.
At Douglas K. Simmons & Associates, PLLC, we understand that family law situations are often emotionally charged and difficult for the individuals involved, especially in a divorce or separation. Our Charlotte family law attorneys handle a full range of matters, including:
- Divorce: Typically, in North Carolina, you can only get a divorce if you live in separate residences for a year or more.
- Separation Agreements: If both members of a couple agree on the need to split up, they can do so with a separation agreement. Separation agreements, sometimes called a "legal separation", cover child custody, support, division of assets, and all other issues incident to a divorce.
- Child Custody: Many people want to know what their rights are in terms of child support and custody even before beginning a divorce. The lawyers of our firm can answer your questions and keep our conversations fully confidential.
- Child Support: Find out how much child support would be payable in your case by using a child support calculator. Our lawyers can also help with child support modifications or enforcement.
- Alimony and Postseparation Support: These forms of spousal support are sometimes available to the spouse who makes less money.
- Equitable Distribution of Property: Under North Carolina law, marital property is usually divided equally. However, in certain circumstances an unequal distribution may be warranted.
- Adoptions: Our attorneys handle both open agency adoptions, closed agency adoptions, and stepparent adoptions in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Termination of Parental Rights: Sometimes in cases of abuse or neglect, it is necessary to seek a court order terminating the parental rights of the abusive or neglectful parent.
- Restraining Orders: Our lawyers can help you obtain or enforce a restraining order in either civil or criminal court.
- Premarital Agreements
- Name Changes
North Carolina is one of the few states in which you can still sue for adultery. Technically, these cases fall under "alienation of affections" and "criminal conversation," and are handled as a tort in civil court. Alienation of affections need not involve adultery; it can occur because of relationships outside of marriage that were not consummated.
Contact Us
If you need help with any of the above matters, please call us at (704) 549-1950. You may also fill out the form on the contact page of this Web site, and a representative from our office will be in touch with you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
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