When you are going through a divorce, you must make financial choices. How will you equitably divide your marital property? How much child support will be paid and to whom? Will there be alimony, and if so, how much? As you work with your attorney to negotiate a...
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A few things to consider before agreeing to a custody arrangement
When you’re going through a divorce, it can seem like everything is difficult. Your divorcing spouse is difficult. The decisions you have to make are frustrating and time-consuming, and they will affect your life for a long time to come. What about custody of your...
6 tips for helping your kids adjust to your divorce
If you’re getting a divorce and you have children, you will have to learn how to raise children in a co-parenting relationship. It’s important to remember that most kids do best when they have solid, ongoing relationships with both of their parents and their extended...
How do you enforce a child support order?
In North Carolina, both parents are required to support their children. A child support order is just that – a court order – and it must be followed even by those who are having trouble paying. Instead of failing to pay, people with genuine financial troubles should...
How do I get a domestic violence restraining order?
If you are experiencing domestic violence, you need support. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. In North Carolina, domestic violence is defined essentially as a pattern of behavior within an intimate relationship that is intended to gain power and control over...
Dividing (and keeping) a family-owned business: 3 tips to help
If you’re divorcing and own a business, it might be tough to decide how you want to divide it. Usually, you have a few options. You could sell the business. One person could keep the business. Alternatively, you could both continue to run the business together....
Options for sharing custody time over the summer
It’s nearly that time of year again. School is winding down, spring break is over, and kids start longing for summer vacation. What are your plans for summer vacation? Long days around the lake or pool? A vacation elsewhere, now that the pandemic is easing? Whatever...
Should I hire a private investigator in my divorce?
In a divorce, there are many important decisions to be made. Decisions about property division, alimony, child support, child custody, and parenting time cannot be made without true information. When a divorcing spouse suspects that there may have been...
Can I get custody of my grandchild if their parent is mentally ill?
Under the right circumstances, third parties such as grandparents can seek custody of children in North Carolina. In order for that to happen, you must show either that the child’s parents are unfit or that they have failed to act in accordance with their...
When can I legally change my name?
If you are over 16 and living in North Carolina, there are a number of situations when you can legally change your name. The most straightforward is when you are getting a divorce and plan to return to the name you had before the marriage. If you are interested in...
