Vitale Family Law

For parents going through a divorce, the prospect of having their children testify in court is often frightening or stressful. Understandably, they worry about their kids — especially very young children — experiencing trauma or fear in an intimidating courtroom setting. Although children aren’t required to testify in custody or divorce proceedings, it’s sometimes helpful for the case if ...

After some apparent feet-dragging, Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp has agreed to pay his ex-wife Amber Heard the $7 million settlement the couple agreed to in their divorce. One report says Depp initially balked at giving the money directly to Heard, but has since agreed to pay her rather than a third party. The couple, who were married for 15 months, have agreed to settle thei...

Prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, the status of same-sex marriage in the United States was like a patchwork quilt. Some states allowed it, others did not, and a handful of states permitted something in-between, such as a domestic partnership or declaration of mutual commitment. As of 2015, however, same-sex marriage is recognized by all 50 states due to the...

An experienced Raleigh divorce lawyer can help you explore your options says Raleigh Vitale Family Law, wWhether you have a little or a lot, you want to make sure you get a fair result. An experienced North Carolina divorce lawyer can help you explore your options. Got Debt? You’re Not Alone If you and your spouse have a lot of credit card debt, rest assured you are not alone. The avera...

Unfortunately, not all divorces end well. Sometimes, hostilities between the spouses are inevitable, even if one party wants more than anything to have an amicable, peaceful relationship. An uncooperative ex can be a challenge, especially if you have children together. North Carolina law favors children having as much contact as possible with both parents. For example, your child may spen...

Unlike other states in our nation, North Carolina uses equitable distribution to divide property during divorce proceedings. Despite its title though, equitable distribution does not necessarily mean a 50/50 split of property. The “equal” division of a couple’s marital and divisible property is determined by the court after looking at the net value of these assets. Suffice it to say, this c...

You have probably heard many stories — and seen many movies — about dreadful family law cases involving divorce or child custody issues. The good news is that your case doesn’t have to be like that. Many of the horror stories you hear involve a contentious court battle, but it is possible to avoid going to court altogether by using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. Not only ca...