Key Takeaways If you are asking, "How much does it cost to get a divorce if both parties agree?" The short answer is that an uncontested divorce is usually much less expensive than a contested divorce. In North Carolina, basic costs can start at $225—and that's to file the paperwork. Attorney-assisted cases often range from […]...
Read MoreKey Takeaways To get full custody of a child as a mother in North Carolina, you must demonstrate to the court that such an arrangement serves the child's best interests. Under N.C.G.S. § 50-13.2, judges have broad discretion to award sole custody if one parent is unfit or if joint custody would be harmful to […]...
Read MoreKey Takeaways Self-defense in North Carolina is a legal justification that allows you to use physical force to protect yourself or others from an immediate threat of harm. Under state law, you can use non-deadly force when you reasonably believe it is necessary to stop an imminent attack. If you face a threat of death […]...
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