One of the most challenging things that happen to co-parents after divorce is that one of them gets involved with a new partner. It brings up all sorts of thoughts and fears on both sides. Unfortunately, some divorced parents strongly disapprove of their exes’ new...
Divorce later in life, often referred to as "gray divorce," has become increasingly common in recent years. Experts predict that divorce after 50 will continue to grow, with numbers doubling between 1990 and 2015. While contemplating divorce after the children have...
A sleep divorce is when a married couple decides they must sleep in separate beds or bedrooms. It’s one solution to the many common problems couples face that keep them from sleeping well together. Is sleeping together absolutely necessary for a happy marriage? No,...
If you are getting divorced in North Carolina, the answer is no, generally not. Property inherited by one spouse before or during the marriage is considered separate property, not marital property. Only marital property is divided in a North Carolina divorce....
Navigating the court system after experiencing domestic violence can be an incredibly challenging and overwhelming process. The unfortunate truth is that the American court system wasn't designed with the ease and support victims deserve. That does not mean, however,...
If Child Protective Services (CPS) has taken your child or children, you must be frantic with worry. Know that you do have rights. If you want to regain custody of your children, you will need to develop a plan, approved by CPS and the court, to solve the problems...
Yes. All 50 states, including North Carolina, have passed a law called the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), which makes it possible to quickly enforce child support orders across state lines, when necessary. The UIFSA simplified the process for doing so,...
It’s much more common than you might think. One spouse hides a stash of money from the other – or incurs a debt the other spouse never agreed to. It’s called “financial infidelity.” The act of financial deception can not only undermine trust but also have long-term...
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 physical custody....
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...
