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Going through a divorce in North Carolina can be an emotional and stressful experience. The last thing anyone needs is navigating through myths and misconceptions about the divorce process. Here, we aim to clear the air by debunking these top 5 divorce myths in NC,…
You may not know whether your kids are going to college or what your finances will look like when they do, but you should plan for the possibility. In North Carolina, child support obligations typically end when each child turns 18 (or up to 20…
If your adult child is making questionable parenting decisions, you may worry about your grandchild’s safety and well-being. However, to answer this question, depends on what’s going on. If both of your grandchildren’s parents are consistently making decisions that are bad for their kids, or…
Going through a divorce in North Carolina can be complicated enough without having to understand changing tax laws regarding alimony. Recent reforms have led to new guidelines that impact how alimony is treated for tax purposes. If you are receiving or paying spousal support, here…
Going through a divorce can be disruptive for a family. After you break up with your children’s other parent, many things will change. Especially if you’ve been living together as a family, a breakup can be upsetting, expensive and disruptive. It’s important to realize that…
If you died after your divorce was final, your ex wouldn’t inherit, would they? While, North Carolina has taken some steps to limit a divorced spouse’s claim on your property, you still need to take action to ensure your ex doesn’t inherit. For example, if…
If you’re considering a divorce in North Carolina, you may already know that you’ll have to live apart from your spouse for a year with at least one of you intending for the separation to be permanent. Only then can you file for divorce. If…
The holiday season can be filled with joy, meaning, and quality time with loved ones. However, if you’re going through a divorce or separation, it may instead feel more overwhelming and stressful. This is your first holiday season where you have to share your time…
When parents separate in North Carolina, one parent typically gains primary custody while the other pays child support in North Carolina. While parents often times file for child support during divorce, it is not the only time they can seek or dispute support orders. Parents…
Going through a divorce is among the most emotional events you can experience. You’re angry or hurt. You may have real grievances against your divorcing spouse. You may not see any way to co-parent positively with your ex. But you want to make the right…
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