On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Jun 30, 2020 | Family Law
In North Carolina, both parents are expected to provide financial support for their children. Child support is determined by the Court based on the application of the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines. A child support order can be obtained as part of a divorce,...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Jun 26, 2020 | Divorce
You may not have anticipated either of these things happening to you: your business works its way into success and becomes one of your biggest assets, and your marriage begins to unravel. This can put you in danger of losing your business. Asset division and your...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Jun 24, 2020 | Divorce
When military service members divorce, there are laws and considerations that don’t apply to divorces where neither spouse is in the military. Whether you are the service member or you are married to a service member (or both), you should understand what to expect....
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Jun 22, 2020 | Divorce
In any divorce, decisions must be made about the division of marital assets and debt. This is true in North Carolina, where we divide these on an “equitable” (not necessarily equal) basis. First, a determination needs to be made as to whether the asset or debt is part...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | May 26, 2020 | Family Law
Sometimes, things change substantially after a child custody order has been issued. A new job or a job loss can change how and when you need to parent. You may be considering relocating. You may have evidence that your child’s other parent is abusing or neglecting...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Apr 6, 2020 | Family Law
The overall divorce rate in the U.S. is declining, but divorce among people over 50 is on the rise and has been for several decades. The trend has become so pronounced that many people refer to the phenomenon as “gray divorce.” Gray divorce has some differences from...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Apr 1, 2020 | Family Law
We all want to protect our kids from trauma, even if some of it is unavoidable. It’s true that many children find their parents’ divorce to be traumatic, but there are some practical ways to reduce the upset and protect your kids’ emotional and psychological...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Mar 2, 2020 | Family Law
The state legal system determines family law matters. This means that decisions about child custody, child support and asset division may have slightly different guidelines in each state. In this post, we will delve into some of the basics about child support for...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Feb 12, 2020 | Family Law
In an ideal world, grandparents would always have great relationships with their children and grandchildren. They would also be happy to spend time together and trust their children as parents. However, the reality is that grandparents across North Carolina face...
by scottlawmarketing | Feb 5, 2020 | Family Law
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...
