During a North Carolina divorce, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the dramatic life changes people might experience. That can lead to mistakes that prove costly in the short and long term. One example that might sound simple is knowing when to request alimony (also...

Throughout the course of a marriage, spouses may acquire various property, both together and individually. It may be in many forms as well such as homes, cars, bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts, collectables, household goods and other forms....

The COVID-19 pandemic has required individuals and families to adjust to new restrictions and to be more intentional than ever about health and safety – particularly parents. As we enter the holiday season and restrictions remain in effect, it’s a good time to remind...

Saturday, November 21, 2020 is National Adoption Day. Adoption days are often called "the happiest day in court." Most of us know people who have been adopted or who are adoptive parents. Step parent adoption, kinship adoption, baby adoption, international adoption,...

During a divorce, many kids experience a fear of losing one or the other parent. In a kid’s mind, splitting up the household sometimes equates with one parent dropping out of their life altogether. That fear can even lead to psychological issues like separation...

Child custody battles are one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce proceeding. The court will have to make a custody determination if parents are unable to reach an agreement on their own. When courts make a custody decision, they focus on what will be in...

If you have been married more than 20 or 30 years, you may have never planned that now, as you approach retirement, you would be facing divorce. However, if you and your spouse now plan to split, you are not alone. The number of couples ages 50 and over divorcing has...

After a divorce, your life changes. Within a few years, you may want to take a new job out of state, or you may want to remarry someone who doesn’t live in North Carolina and relocate. But can you just move out of state if you and your ex have a child? If you are...

When you are facing divorce, one of the most difficult aspects of it is thinking about how your relationship with your child will change. You likely won’t be spending as much time with them once you have a child custody order. You also may be concerned about how your...

Going through a divorce is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Sometimes, you are ready to move on, but your spouse may not be. In fact, some spouses deliberately refuse to sign divorce papers, to avoid finalizing a divorce. Yet, is it possible to get a divorce...