...About Divorce

Carolyn’s Answer: 

     For those of you with state and governmental retirement plans, you have important issues in your divorce case to be addressed. You will also find additional information on other parts of our website about this. But basically, if you’re a teacher, a fireman, a police officer, or any of our other dedicated public workers, you have a retirement plan that you’re working very, very hard for and it is important that that retirement plan is given every consideration possible in your divorce. The key case that determines how your retirement plan will be valued is the Bishop case, and it’s important that we understand the nuances of the Bishop Case. We’ll discuss that with you here, at Woodruff Family Law Group. For this or any other family law matter, please contact us here, at Woodruff Family Law Group. 

Carolyn’s Answer:  

     Dating can be an important part of your divorce recovery. When is it okay to date after you’re separated? Well, technically in North Carolina it is ok to date as soon as you’re not living in the same household with your ex-spouse.  But, it may or may not be a good idea.  There are some considerations you will want to make.  First, do you have children? Particularly minor children.  Are you going to introduce a new relationship too soon?  That can affect your relationship with your children and your custody claim.  Another factor to consider is did you know this person before the separation? Is somebody going to be suspicious that it was going on prior to the separation if the dating relationship begins too soon? That could affect your alimony trial, and might not be a good idea.  Let us, at Woodruff Family Law Group, help you with your divorce recovery by discussing when it is a good idea to begin dating. For this or any other family law matters, please contact us at Woodruff Family Law Group.

Taylor’s Answer: 

     Clients frequently want to know: what does it mean to be separated in North Carolina? Simply stated, if you are not living under the same roof as your spouse, and one of you has the intent to be separated, you are separated under North Carolina Law and you can apply for a divorce in 365 days.  A legal document is not required to be separated under North Carolina Law.  If you have any question about this topic or any other family law topic, please contact us here at Woodruff Family Law Group.

 

Aviation is important to the Triad, and it’s also important to us here at Woodruff Family Law Group. I’m Carolyn Woodruff, I’m a North Carolina Family Law Specialist, but I’m also a pilot. 

I’m Steve Coggin, a North Carolina Certified Paralegal, I’ve been an aircraft owner and pilot for over 33 years; I’m a multi-engine instrument rated pilot. 

 

So if an aviator is going through a divorce, what are some of the important issues, Steve? 

I think where the airplane actually went and where it was supposed to go can always be two different things; occasionally what the log book says and where the airplane actually landed are two different things.