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To help your kids, should you and your co-parent consider ‘nesting’?
When people consider divorce, they tend to focus on how it would affect the children, and rightly so. No one wants to make things harder for their kids, and a divorce is stressful for everyone. How can you help your kids understand that you will…
What should I ask for in child custody mediation?
Before you can take a divorce or custody dispute to court in North Carolina, you will probably be required to go through mediation. Mediation is an informal but legally binding method of dispute resolution. A neutral third party called a mediator will listen to the…
5 big benefits of divorce and child custody mediation
In North Carolina, the courts look favorably upon people trying to resolve disputes amongst themselves. They encourage settlement of all legal issues, where possible, and people are generally more satisfied with a negotiated resolution than one handed down by a judge. One of the most…
My pets are family. What will happen to them in my divorce?
You’re not alone in considering your pets to be family members. An American Veterinary Medical Association study found that 85% of dog owners and 76% of cat owners think of their pets as family. That could mean for some tough choices in your divorce. Fortunately…
If abuse is verbal or emotional, is it considered domestic violence?
It can be. Some types of emotional or verbal abuse are considered serious enough to be included in North Carolina’s domestic violence statute. It depends on the relationship you have with the abuser and what they have done. In order for abuse to be considered…
I need to move to another state with my kids. What do I do?
Whether you got a new job or there is another compelling reason, you may have to consider how moving away will affect the child’s other parent. Generally, if your ex has custody of the kids at least some of the time, you probably have a…
Could I lose custody of my kids due to deployment?
It’s unlikely. Under North Carolina law, custody decisions are always to be made in the best interest of the child or children. The family courts are required to consider a variety of factors when deciding who should have custody of a child or children, and…
Can I recover my attorney fees if I was wrongly sued?
In some cases, people who win lawsuits can ask the court to order the other party to pay their attorney fees and court costs, as long as those are reasonable. However, this generally only happens when a North Carolina statute specifically says attorney fees can…
4 things to know about divorcing later in life
It used to be quite rare for people over 50 to divorce, but times are changing. Between 1990 and 2009, the divorce rate among people 50 and older doubled. In 1990, the divorce rate among that group was about 1 in 10. By 2009, it…
Do I get full legal custody if my ex has been absent for a while?
It’s not automatic, but you may be able to get full legal custody, depending on how long your ex has been absent and the reason for that absence. The first step is to consult with an attorney who knows how the system works. The difference…
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