Vitale Family Law

Raleigh, NC / November 12, 2019 / -- Equitable distribution is the body of law that governs the division of property and debts in North Carolina and refers to how property is divided between spouses during a divorce. (North Carolina is not a common law state.) “Equitable” doesn’t necessarily mean “equal;” instead, the court divides property in a way that is deemed fair to both parties based o...

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 11, 2019 /KISS PR Story -- Vitale Family Law in Raleigh, NC is pleased  to announce that The Best Lawyers in America© has selected two of our attorneys to its list of Top Lawyers in America 2020 Edition: Vitale Family Law The Best Lawyers in America (2020 Edition) Lori Vitale: Family Law Recognized in Family Law: 2007- 2020 Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Kimberly A...

Raleigh, NC / August 14, 2019 / -- When people start thinking about getting a divorce in North Carolina, they often start their research by looking for information online. Once they started researching, they likely encounter some seemingly confusing terminology. One reason for the confusion is that each state has its own divorce laws. In some states, for example, you don’t have to live separa...

Raleigh, NC / July 22, 2019 / -- For many individuals, a divorce is the first time in their life they have met with a lawyer or visited a courthouse. Understandably, this can be an intimidating prospect. When you’re already going through the process of ending your marriage, the idea of a legal battle on top of it can make an already stressful situation seem worse. Although movies often portra...

Raleigh, NC / June 17, 2019 / -- When people first start thinking about divorce, they may gather information from friends, relatives, co-workers and the internet. In some cases, the information they receive is inaccurate, even if the person offering it has the best intentions. One area that can be a common source of confusion is a legal separation. People don’t always understand what a legal ...

If you are seeking a divorce in North Carolina, the law requires you to show that you have “lived separate and apart for one year” from your spouse. In other states, the law doesn’t require spouses to physically move into separate residences and live completely apart. In North Carolina, however, living separate and apart for a one-year period is one of the conditions you must meet to qualify ...

For some people, the decision to divorce is a catharsis of sorts. You have finally decided to end your marriage, and now you can get started on the path toward making it happen. For others, however, divorce isn’t a yes or no question. Many people experience a roller coaster of emotions when deciding if divorce is the path they really want to take. If you are on the fence about divorce...

Are you a parent who is worried about how divorce will affect your child? If you are the parent of an only child, the idea of ending your marriage might make you feel particularly anxious about how divorce will affect your child. Understandably, you might worry that your child won’t weather the divorce process as well as children with siblings to lean on for support and companionship. As...

Many people wonder whether it’s okay to date while they are going through a divorce. There are many reasons why you may wish to date during the divorce process. Maybe you and your spouse have lived apart for months, and your relationship ended a long time ago. Understandably, you may wish to move on with your life. It’s also understandable to wonder if dating during divorce could negative...

It’s hard to believe that the New Year is already well under way. If you’re still cleaning up from the holidays and struggling to get back into the swing of work and other responsibilities, you’re definitely not alone. According to psychologists, post-holiday depression is a real condition that affects many people. As the end of the year wraps up and the New Year begins, many people also ...