Separation Agreements
Some unique aspects of the divorce statutes in North Carolina make separation agreements more common and significant here than in other U.S. states. Our capable legal team is well-prepared to help you develop and negotiate a separation agreement aligned with your goals and interests. We are committed to offering forthright, valuable counsel when you need it most.
Our Perspective
Many couples who separate in North Carolina, especially those with children and/or substantial property, need to negotiate and develop a separation agreement to handle issues and affairs until their divorce is legally finalized. In many cases, this agreement provides solid groundwork or even a detailed map for resolution of key matters if and when the divorce is legally finalized.
A separation agreement can be negotiated, between the parties and their attorneys, in mediation, or outside the formal court process, and it can cover a full range of issues ranging from child custody and visitation to alimony and division of property.
When considering a separation agreement, it is critical to raise concerns and receive qualified counsel on what you should do and not do during the period of separation to support the goals you have for life after divorce.