When it comes to co-parenting, dividing Christmas and the winter holidays is probably at the top of your list. Every parent wants to share the holiday season with their kids, but it must be divided fairly. When developing a parenting plan, you should focus primarily...
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3 ways to incorporate Thanksgiving into your parenting plan
When parents are unmarried or divorcing, they need to find a way to share Thanksgiving and other holidays fairly in their parenting plans. No one wants to miss out on this special family time. There are at least three good ways to share Thanksgiving and the long...
Dividing military retired pay and benefits in a divorce
The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act authorizes state family courts to divide a military service member’s retired pay in a divorce. The division is done according to state law. North Carolina, like all other states, considers military retired pay to be...
What do North Carolina courts consider when awarding alimony?
In North Carolina, alimony (also called “spousal support”) is awarded when there is a dependent spouse and a supporting spouse and an award of alimony would be equitable, considering all relevant factors. A dependent spouse is, essentially, one who earns less money...
Lost your job? You may need a child support modification
These days, a lot of people are suffering financially. Many people have lost their jobs or had their hours cut drastically. What if that means you can’t afford your child support obligation? It’s important to understand that your child support obligation is a court...
What is involved when filing for divorce?
Divorce can be a stressful time for a family. Pursuing a divorce in North Carolina, however, is pretty straightforward since bad conduct is not required. Here are a few things you need to know before you start filing for divorce in North Carolina. Initiating the...