Parental Alienation Claims in North Carolina Custody Cases
- posted: Jun. 18, 2024
Child custody issues are often emotionally charged, and allegations of parental alienation frequently arise. Parental alienation can occur when one parent manipulates a child to reject or fear the other parent Read More
Some NC Do-it-Yourself Divorces Might be Invalid
- posted: Jun. 18, 2024
Divorce can be a difficult experience, but there is consolation in knowing that once the legal process is concluded, you receive an order dissolving your marriage so you can move Read More
Does North Carolina’s Equitable Distribution Law Mean the Value of Marital Assets Will Be Split Evenly?
- posted: Jun. 04, 2024
Dividing marital assets in a divorce can be a complex and contentious process. In North Carolina, the equitable distribution principle governs the division of property acquired during the marriage when Read More
Who Gets the Family Home After a Divorce?
- posted: Sep. 15, 2022
For many married couples, the most expensive asset they own is their home. When the couple divorces, the home is marital property and is subject to equitable distribution by the Read More
How Child Custody Terms Affect Child Support Obligations
- posted: Aug. 15, 2022
In North Carolina, child support and child custody are closely linked. After a divorce, both parents have a continued obligation to provide for their children. Although support payments are made Read More
Steps to Take When Preparing for Divorce
- posted: Jul. 15, 2022
The end of a marriage often means major life changes for the spouses and their children. A divorce proceeding can be overwhelming, as it typically involves resolution of such matters Read More
Can You Legally Separate Instead of Divorce in North Carolina?
- posted: Jun. 15, 2022
When a marriage begins to fall apart, divorce is often seen as the only option. However, there are a myriad of circumstances that may make obtaining a legal separation more Read More
Is Marital Fault a Factor When Making Decisions on Property Division?
- posted: May 15, 2022
In divorce cases, one of the court’s responsibilities is to divide up the couple’s marital assets. This includes all types of property such as cash, securities, retirement funds, real estate, Read More
How Long Do Alimony Payments Last?
- posted: Apr. 15, 2022
Alimony, also known as spousal support or post-divorce support, is a payment or series of payments made from one former spouse to the other. The purpose of alimony is to Read More
Using Wage Garnishment to Collect Child Support
- posted: Mar. 15, 2022
After a divorce or separation, both parents have a continuing obligation to financially support their children, regardless of where the child resides and who has physical custody. Child support is Read More
Can You Receive More than Half the Assets in a North Carolina Divorce?
- posted: Feb. 15, 2022
A potentially contentious issue in a divorce is how the couple’s marital assets — that is, property acquired during the marriage — will be divided. North Carolina follows the equitable Read More
When Will a Court Consider a Child's Preference in Deciding on Custody and Visitation?
- posted: Jan. 15, 2022
Divorce can be emotionally harmful to the children involved. In recognition of the fact that children benefit from family stability, North Carolina courts generally favor preserving a child’s continued relationship Read More
Modifying a Child Custody Order in North Carolina
- posted: Dec. 15, 2021
North Carolina courts issue permanent child custody orders, but that doesn’t mean they always stay in effect unaltered. The law recognizes that children’s needs and parents’ situations change as time Read More
5 Benefits of Entering a Postnuptial Agreement
- posted: Nov. 15, 2021
Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, which spell out how a couple’s assets and debts should be divided if they ever get divorced. Postnuptial agreements accomplish the same goals. Read More
Special Considerations When Divorcing a Narcissist
- posted: Oct. 15, 2021
Being married to a narcissist isn’t easy and divorcing one can be just as difficult. Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of self-importance that causes them to become bitter and combative Read More
Who Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
- posted: Apr. 22, 2020
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes Read More