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How do I establish paternity over my child?
Nothing is more important than your relationship with your child. It’s important to protect that relationship by establishing legal paternity. Getting a court order of paternity can set up child custody and visitation rights in addition to your child support obligation. In North Carolina, there…
After your divorce decree, a few additional steps to take
If your divorce decree has been issued, congratulations. You have almost completed your divorce. Almost? Yes, the decree is the final outcome of your divorce proceedings, but there are still a few pieces of business to handle. For one thing, your divorce decree is a…
Will getting a divorce ruin my credit?
If you’re considering a divorce, you may have heard that it will ruin your credit rating. Is that true? It really depends on your situation. There is no official credit penalty for getting divorced, but there are divorce-related issues that can have an impact on…
Will my North Carolina custody case involve mediation?
Most likely. Under North Carolina law, people who are involved in a child custody dispute, including one related to divorce, are required to attempt court-sponsored mediation before going before a judge. The only situations where mediation may not be required include: One party lives over…
Help! My ex wants to move away with our kids
It is a serious issue, and it happens a lot. One parent wants to move a long distance away within the state or even out of state. This changes everything. The amount of time you will spend with your kids, the way holidays are managed,…
What happens during legal separation in North Carolina?
In order to get a divorce in North Carolina, you and your spouse must be legally separated for a whole year. All that is required to be legally separated is that you live apart from one another and that at least one of you has…
To divide your retirement assets, you may need a QDRO
During the division of property in a divorce, it is sometimes necessary to divide up the couple’s shared retirement savings. But retirement accounts such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs have tax consequences and penalties if you withdraw the money before retirement. Is it possible to…
What are North Carolina’s Child Support Guidelines?
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, or…
Protecting your business during 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…
What makes a military divorce different?
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. Like…
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