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What is the process for establishing paternity in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, establishing paternity is a critical step for both legal and financial reasons. It can impact child custody, visitation, and support rights. Whether a father is listed on the birth certificate or not, there are clear legal pathways to establish paternity. Voluntary acknowledgment…
What should you include in your parenting plan?
Crafting a parenting plan can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to juggle the needs and schedules of everyone involved. Without a detailed parenting plan, you and the other parent may have a challenging road ahead. Whether you’re just starting the process or looking to…
Can police search your car without a warrant?
Police searches may feel intrusive, but they often operate within legal frameworks. Understanding your rights while behind the wheel is essential. Let us examine the circumstances under which police may search your car without a warrant and the steps you can take to protect yourself.…
Can an unmarried individual get alimony in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the laws regarding alimony and equitable distribution, which is the division of assets and debts acquired during a marriage when a couple divorces, can be complex. When married couples divorce, the courts consider what is fair and equitable, but not necessarily 50/50…
Divorce Trends in 2024: How Economic Instability Is Affecting Marriages
In today’s ever-changing world, many couples are finding themselves facing new and unexpected challenges. Among these is the significant impact of economic instability on marriages. As we work our way through 2024, it’s important to understand how these financial pressures might be influencing decisions about…
Co-Parenting in a Post-Pandemic World: Navigating New Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our lives in numerous ways, presenting new challenges and forcing us to adapt to a range of unprecedented circumstances. For divorced or divorcing parents in North Carolina, these changes can complicate co-parenting arrangements that were already complex to begin with.…
What Are the Leading Reasons for Divorce?
A classic study highlighted recently by Psychology Today provides bedrock insights into some of the main reasons people divorce. Although the study is more than 20 years old, it continues to be influential and is still relevant today. In 1997, researchers collected more than a…
Who Gets Alimony/Spousal Support in a North Carolina Divorce?
Deciding whether to get a divorce is a complex and emotional process. It is one that takes time and benefits from information. When it comes to financial matters like alimony (“spousal support”), you need to know what to expect. If you’re considering divorce in North…
Remote Work Revolution: Navigating Child Custody in North Carolina
Since 2020, remote work has transformed from a necessity to a preferred arrangement for many parents. At Scott Law Group, we’ve witnessed firsthand how this shift is reshaping family law and custody arrangements in North Carolina. Opportunities and Challenges Remote work offers flexible schedules and…
When Should I Go Back to a North Carolina Court for Child Custody Issues?
Navigating child custody issues can be one of the most challenging aspects of family law for parents in North Carolina. Whether you’re dealing with repeated violations of an existing custody order or changing circumstances that affect your current arrangement, understanding your options is critical. Many…
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