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Does North Carolina recognize common law marriage? How long does a couple have to live together before they are considered legally married in North Carolina?

No, there is no such thing as common law marriage in North Carolina. Most jurisdictions in the United States have discarded the notion that couples can declare themselves married simply by living together as man and wife for a period of time. This type of common law marriage was so-called because it was rooted in […]
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My husband and I were married in Dallas in 2009. Even though we were married in Texas, can we get a divorce in North Carolina?

My husband and I were married in Dallas in 2009. Even though we were married in Texas, can we get a divorce in North Carolina? Yes. Article IV, Section 1 of the United States Constitution contains what is called the Full Faith and Credit Clause. This says that state governments have to respect the “public […]
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I have a child custody and or child support order and the other parent is not paying; what can I do? What is Contempt?

I have a child custody and or child support order and the other parent is not paying; what can I do? What is contempt? There are several ways to ensure payment of child support once there is an order in place. The two main ways are wage withholding and contempt. Wage Withholding This can be […]
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I’m a member of a U.S. Army infantry stationed in Afghanistan. My wife is divorcing me in North Carolina. Do I need to hire an attorney?

At some point, yes, you will want local legal representation. You certainly need legal advice immediately. As a service member on active duty, you can get free legal advice through the military’s legal division, the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. Even if you are in a fairly active combat zone, your request for JAG assistance […]
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