North Carolina Equitable Distribution Law Also Applies to Accumulated Marital Debts
- posted: Mar. 07, 2026
When a marriage ends, North Carolina spouses frequently disagree about the disposition of assets acquired while the couple was wed. Disputes over who gets the house, the car or even Read More
Is Mediation the Way to Resolve Issues in Your Contentious Divorce?
- posted: Feb. 07, 2026
Some divorces are marked by bitter feelings, while others are generally civil. You might think that only amicable breakups are likely to be settled out of court, but this is Read More
Does Adultery Prevent a Spouse from Receiving Alimony in North Carolina?
- posted: Jan. 07, 2026
There’s no question that adultery can end a marriage, but it can be confusing to understand how an extramarital affair affects the divorce process. Unlike some states, North Carolina does Read More
Proponents of “Jesse’s Law” Seek Training on Domestic Violence Issues for Judges Handling Child Custody Cases
- posted: Dec. 07, 2025
Judges often face very difficult decisions during contested child custody proceedings. Under North Carolina law, these rulings are to be made based on what is in a youth’s best interests. Read More
Equitable Distribution Case Involving Law Firm Goodwill Goes to North Carolina Supreme Court
- posted: Nov. 07, 2025
Some the thorniest issues relating to property division in North Carolina divorces involve the disposition of a business asset owned by one spouse. Professional practices such as doctor’s offices and Read More
Some Calling for Changes to NC’s Mandatory One-Year Pre-Divorce Separation Requirement
- posted: Oct. 07, 2025
The decision to divorce typically comes after months, or even years, of consideration and discussion among spouses. At that point, each person usually wants to move on with their life Read More
NC Supreme Court Addresses Alienation of Affection Claim
- posted: Sep. 08, 2025
It’s self-evident that a husband or wife’s extramarital affair might eventually lead to a legal divorce proceeding. However, North Carolina is one of the few states that still allows someone Read More
Should Social Media Use Be Addressed in Your Child Custody Arrangements?
- posted: Aug. 11, 2025
Along with the typical concerns that have occupied parents for generations, today’s mothers and fathers must also decide how they want their children to interact with social media platforms. For Read More
Tragic NC Case Highlights the Importance of Safe Practices During Child Custody Exchanges
- posted: Jul. 07, 2025
In the best circumstances, parents of minor children who live apart are able to put their differences aside long enough to interact civilly in situations involving their sons and daughters. Read More
How Are Business Interests Valued in an Equitable Distribution Analysis?
- posted: Jun. 07, 2025
Owning all or part of a business can be very rewarding personally and financially. However, when your marriage ends, assets accumulated since you were wed typically become part of the Read More
Study Shows Divorce Rates Rise in the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster
- posted: May 07, 2025
For many in the Asheville area and elsewhere throughout western North Carolina, life changed on September 27, 2024 when Hurricane Helene hit with devastating force. Within the state, more than Read More
North Carolina Court Rules de Facto Parent of IVF-Conceived Child Cannot Be Forced to Pay Child Support
- posted: Apr. 07, 2025
Science has given individuals and couples the chance to start a family in ways that were not possible in the recent past. However, nontraditional methods of conception can give rise Read More
What Factors Are Considered in Contested North Carolina Custody Relocation Cases?
- posted: Mar. 07, 2025
Relocation requests in child custody cases are often some of the most challenging and emotionally charged issues that parents and courts face. In North Carolina, when one parent seeks to Read More
Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
- posted: Feb. 07, 2025
Instead of looking backward at what ended the marital relationship, you should use the divorce process to put yourself in best possible position for the future. The terms of your Read More
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
