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By Craig Lyndon / March 8, 2018 / Comments Off on Comments & Reviews

Comments & Reviews Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We deeply appreciate your assistance in providing the social proof necessary for lawyers to maintain relevance in the internet marketplace. We strive to always provide excellence in legal service and are actively seeking ways to improve the experience of our clients. If…

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Can You Waive Your Alimony Claim?

By Craig Lyndon / March 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Can You Waive Your Alimony Claim?

Under limited circumstances, it is possible to waive your alimony claim.  One scenario is if the spouses enter into a premarital agreement that expressly bars the payment of alimony upon separation.  Another scenario is when a judgment of absolute divorce is finalized before the dependent spouse fails to raise his or her claim for alimony.…

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Attorneys’ Fees in Spousal Support Cases

By Craig Lyndon / February 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Attorneys’ Fees in Spousal Support Cases

North Carolina General Statute § 50-16.4 provides that the dependent spouse may recover his or her attorneys’ fees in both post-separation support and alimony cases.  This statute provides that the supporting spouse may have to pay the reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the dependent spouse. This provides a strong incentive for the supporting spouse to…

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Modifying an Alimony Award

By Craig Lyndon / January 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Modifying an Alimony Award

An alimony award “may be modified or vacated at any time, upon motion in the cause and a showing of changed circumstances by either party.”  North Carolina General Statute § 50-16.9. Examples of scenarios that constitute changed circumstances include job loss, disability or illness, obtaining a higher paying job or any other factor that significantly…

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Hill Evans Jordan & Beatty included in 2018 “Best Law Firms”

By Craig Lyndon / December 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Hill Evans Jordan & Beatty included in 2018 “Best Law Firms”

The law firm of Hill Evans Jordan & Beatty, PLLC, is proud to announce that it has been included in U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in America’s Best Law Firms 2018. The firm has been awarded the Metropolitan Tier 2 Award for both Family Law and Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and…

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Effect of Adultery on Spousal Support Claims

By Craig Lyndon / December 3, 2017 / Comments Off on Effect of Adultery on Spousal Support Claims

In North Carolina, adultery affects the award of alimony differently depending on whether the adultery is committed by the supporting spouse or by the dependent spouse.  If the dependent spouse committed adultery during the marriage and before the date of separation, then the court is prohibited from awarding alimony to the dependent spouse unless the…

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When Does Alimony End?

By Craig Lyndon / November 3, 2017 / Comments Off on When Does Alimony End?

Alimony terminates at the earlier of (i) the date set by the court for termination, if any; (ii) the death of either party; or (iii) the remarriage or cohabitation of the dependent spouse. However, regardless of how long the court orders alimony to be paid, even if alimony is ordered on a permanent basis with…

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Thank you for contacting the firm

By Craig Lyndon / October 23, 2017 / Comments Off on Thank you for contacting the firm

Thank you for your time!! Thank you for taking the time to contact Hill Evans Jordan & Beatty’s Workers’ Compensation lawyers. Your message has been delivered through our website by email and someone from our office will be in touch shortly. We have some preliminary measures that must be undertaken pursuant to rules governing lawyers…

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An Alimony Award

By Craig Lyndon / October 3, 2017 / Comments Off on An Alimony Award

Alimony can be awarded on a periodic basis, which is typically monthly, or in one or more lump sum payments.  It can either be awarded for a specific period of time or can be awarded on a permanent basis (indefinitely).  The specifics of an alimony award will depend on the facts of the case and…

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Online Bankruptcy Evaluation Questionnaire

By Craig Lyndon / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Online Bankruptcy Evaluation Questionnaire

Opening Content and explanation of form use. Link to Bankruptcy Disclaimer. Add Disclaimer Confirmation as First Page of Form.

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