Generally, yes. As long as they are relevant and authentic, courts will generally allow digital communications as evidence. That means your Instagram posts could be included in your child custody case. The texts you send your ex could be used to show that you aren’t...
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Do I need a forensic psychologist in my child custody case?
In some cases, parents simply can’t come to a child custody agreement on their own. There could be many reasons for this. The parents may simply be too far apart, from a parenting point of view. There could be allegations that a parent is involved in substance abuse....
Co-parenting: 7 tips on what to do when you can’t stand your ex
After a divorce, you will have to work with your ex-spouse to co-parent your kids. But how can you co-parent with someone you no longer love? You and your ex may not agree on much. The breakup and divorce may have been devastating. You may question why you should have...
Will I get more in the divorce if my spouse ruined our marriage?
In most cases, both spouses have played a role in bringing about the end of the marriage. However, when one spouse cheats, abandons the other, abuses alcohol or drugs, treats the other cruelly or engages in financial misconduct, that spouse may be considered more at...
Will I lose my farm in my divorce?
We’ve all heard the rumor that spouses “get half of everything” in a divorce. Would that include a farm or ranch that has been in your family for generations? Probably not. For one thing, in a North Carolina divorce, you have the right to negotiate how your marital...
Understanding the basics of the tax consequences in divorce
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...
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...
