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Do I have to pay child support if I have full custody of my kids?
The answer is probably no, but it depends on what you mean by having full custody. In North Carolina, there are two types of child custody: legal and physical. You could have full legal custody and still owe child support if your ex has shared…
Is alimony only for women?
Not at all. Whether or not you get alimony (“spousal support”) depends on your financial position in the marriage and whether it would be fair, under the circumstances, to grant alimony. North Carolina’s alimony statute does not refer to spouses by their gender. It refers…
Can you get sued for child support without a paternity test?
Yes, but you’re probably going to be taking a paternity test if there is a question about whether you are the biological parent. A woman who claims an unmarried man is the father of her child can sue him for child support. If the alleged…
What is parental alienation syndrome and what legally can be done about it?
Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a somewhat controversial psychological term, but what it describes is real enough. PAS sometimes happens during or after a contentious divorce or custody case. PAS is when children “programmed by the allegedly ‘loved’ parent, embark upon a campaign of denigration…
Social media can hurt your marriage. Don’t let it rule your divorce.
This may not come as a surprise to you, but there is significant reason to believe that social media activity harms marriages. For example, one study analyzed several different models of marriage and found a statistical link between social media use and a decrease in…
Engaged? A premarital agreement can build financial intimacy
If you’re getting married, congratulations! Now, let’s talk about why you (both) need a premarital agreement (“a prenup”). If you haven’t noticed this already, you will soon enough. You and your fiancé(e) may love each other deeply. You may have a lot in common. You…
3 ways to split time with the kids during spring break
When you have children together and divorce, you will need to decide how to fairly divide your time parenting – and that includes holidays and school breaks. Spring break is special because it’s often a convenient time to take a week-long holiday with the kids.…
My child left my grandkids with me. Can I get custody?
Maybe. It depends on the circumstances, such as whether leaving them with you was intended to be temporary and whether they have remained involved in their children’s lives. When grandparents seek custody, however, there is usually something serious going on. Your child may be addicted…
My separated spouse took the kids and won’t let me see them. What do I do?
First of all, let us say that we understand how frantic you must feel. It’s an urgent situation and your spouse is very likely violating your rights. You need to talk to an attorney as soon as possible. During the separation period before a North…
How do I co-parent positively when my ex is in another state?
Co-parenting when you live in different states takes both sensitive parenting and clear communication. Especially if the kids spend the entire school year with one parent, the other parent may feel they are missing their children’s childhood. It’s harder for the kids, too. When your…
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