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Category Archives: Family Law

Modifying a Child Custody Order in North Carolina

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 goes by. Courts will grant modifications of custody arrangements in certain situations upon a showing of good cause. The parent seeking to modify child custody… Read More »

5 Benefits of Entering a Postnuptial Agreement

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. The only difference is that a postnup is created after the couple gets married. Overall, postnups can be an excellent way for spouses to plan… Read More »

Special Considerations When Divorcing a Narcissist

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 when they don’t get what they think they deserve. Whether your spouse has been formally diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder or simply displays such tendencies,… Read More »

Who Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?

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 that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic… Read More »

Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues

During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. This is especially… Read More »

How to Get Child Custody in North Carolina

Most child custody cases arise as part of a divorce proceeding, but unmarried parents can get into custody disputes, and even grandparents may have to seek a legal remedy, either to protect a grandchild from an unfit parent or to enforce their visitation rights. In most custody disputes, parents are fighting for their “fair share”… Read More »