What impact does infidelity have on the issues of property division and alimony? Charlotte divorce lawyer Ketan Soni takes listener questions about a spouse who patronizes prostitutes, as well as alienation of affections, and domestic violence.

What happens when one spouse refuses to sign papers for an absolute divorce? What about a separation agreement? Raleigh divorce lawyer Lee Rosen answers listener questions about alienation of affections and domestic violence as well.

What steps must you take to divorce a spouse who is in prison? Does jail-time count as part of the one year separation period? Charlotte divorce lawyer Ketan Soni takes calls about what you need when appearing in court, as well as answering questions about what evidence you should bring to a domestic violence hearing.

If you’ve been making payments on the marital debt, but your ex spouse hasn’t contributed, is it possible to use the courts to force him or her to do so? Raleigh Divorce Lawyer Scott Allen answers listener phone calls about marital debt, property division, and changing  your name after a divorce.

What steps should you take if you fear your spouse may try to hurt you or your children? Host Ned Daze and Raleigh divorce lawyer Lee Rosen answer listener questions about how to handle getting a violent spouse out of the home, as well as discussing what to expect when you visit an attorney for an initial consultation.

There are many factors to consider when you’re thinking of leaving the marital home, but what should you do when your spouse is doing everything in his or her power to keep you in the house? Host Ned Daze and Managing Attorney Ketan Soni answer listener questions about leaving the home and getting a divorce when you don’t know the whereabouts of your spouse.

Is equitable distribution affected if domestic violence and illegitimate children are a factor?  Host Lee Rosen and attorney Scott Allen answer listener questions on the issue of whether or not property distribution can be impacted by factors such as domestic violence or infidelity.  The panel also discusses the issue of unreported cash and how it may affect the equitable distribution.

Has the economic downturn made moving out during your separation an impossibility? Attorney Lee Rosen and host Ned Daze discuss the impact of the weak housing market on divorce and answer listener questions about whether a soon to be ex spouse has the right to a house purchased during separation, as well as services available for domestic violence victims.

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Does an affair come into play when a court is determining a custody schedule? How will your divorce affect your tax filings this year when it comes to dependents, alimony, and child support? Attorneys Lee Rosen and Scott Allen cover these issues and many more on this week’s episode.

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Emergency legal issues, the consequences of backdating separation agreements, and spying on your spouse’s computer are the topics covered in this episode of NCDTR Live. The guest is Rosen Law Firm litigation attorney Helena Nevicosi.

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Rosen attorney and frequent NC Divorce Talk Radio guest Lisa Angel, Chairperson of the North Carolina Governor’s Domestic Violence commission is interviewed on Time-Warner Cable’s News 14. Angel, a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, provides useful advice to those experiencing domestic violence and comments on some recent homicides resulting from domestic incidents.

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In less than a year, there’s been a rash of domestic violence homicides in North Carolina.

Lisa Angel, attorney with Rosen Law Firm and chair of the North Carolina Domestic Violence Commission, talks with News 14 Charlotte about how women can protect themselves if they feel they are in a dangerous situation.

Angel stresses that getting a protective order is only one piece of a safety plan. If you are in a domestic violence situation, Angel recommends looking into other safety mechanisms such as moving into a shelter, letting friends and family know where you are at all times, and/or changing your daily routines so you are looking out for your safety on a day-to-day basis.

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Child visitation and domestic violence consent orders are the topics covered in this episode of Live. The guest is Rosen attorney Helena Nevicosi.

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According to a recent New York Times article, NY’s Gov. David A. Paterson will sign an expansion of a law that would allow people in dating relationships to get protection in family court from their abusers.

Domestic violence and child visitation in North Carolina are the topics covered in this episode of Live. The guest is Rosen attorney Melissa Essick.

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This month, N.C. Gov. Mike Easley signed into law House Bill 2189, “an act to provide domestic violence victims with information and assistance, and to study a statewide automated notification system for persons with domestic violence protective orders, as recommended by the Joint Legislative Committee on Domestic Violence.”

Should a spouse have to pay alimony if his or her ex changes gender? A Florida man arguest that he shouldn’t. This week, Lisa Angel, Board Certified Family Law Specialist, and Scott Allen, head of litigation for Rosen Law Firm get to the bottom of trans-gender alimony claims, as well as covering the latest in California’s decision to recognize same-sex unions and the challenges these couples may face should they decide to divorce.

Also covered is the tragic murder/suicide of a Welsh divorcee and his children on Father’s day, the factors contributing to an increase in the divorce rate of military personel, and the link between animal abuse and domestic violence.

This week’s featured site is Smashing Katie, which bills itself as a ‘perfectly cheeky break-up boutique’ selling humorous products relating to divorce. Why worry about alimony when you can relax with some scented candles or get revenge with a voodoo doll of your ex?

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The bill in CA awaiting the governor’s signature would protect victims who don’t want to testify against their abuser from contempt charges and time in jail.

Do you think this is a right domestic violence victims nationwide should have?

New studies show that there is a direct correlation between animal abusers and domestic abusers.

In fact, some law enforcements are now watching animal abusers more closey to help in cutting down the incidence of domestic violence. They feel if you stop animal abuse you will likely help in minimizing future incidences of violence in the home.

According to a study from the Humane Society of the United States, 13 percent of cases of animal abuse also involve domestic violence.

The majority of pet owners who enter domestic-violence shelters say their batterers had also been verbally and physical abusive with the family pets.

According to a recent investigation by the Equal Rights Center, victims of domestic violence in Washington D.C. often face discrimination when seeking rental housing. One year ago a law was passed in the District to protect victims from housing discrimination.

The study revealed 65 percent of victims who sought housing in the District were either denied or offered harmful conditions to get the apartment.

Advocates say the leading cause of homelessness among women in the U.S. is domestic-violence.