In many cases, the decision to divorce is one-sided. Sometimes partners will refuse to talk, causing the process to become long and stressful.
What Are The Chances I Will Be Awarded More Than 50/50 Physical Custody?
In North Carolina, there is no presumption determining physical custody. Courts will often look at the “best interest” of the child.
What Provisions Can You Make for a Partner with a Disability after Divorce?
Divorce is different for everyone because each person has his or her own life challenges. In some cases, doing what’s best for you conflicts with what’s best for your partner. And when getting a divorce, if your partner is living with a disability, you may bear the burden of deciding what happens with the future of their care.
What’s in a Separation Agreement and What Happens to it after Divorce?
While you are separated, many people find it helpful to create a separation agreement. While not legally required, a separation agreement can settle some aspects of divorce during the period before the divorce is final.
Paying Your Child’s College Tuition After Divorce
As a divorced parent with children seeking a higher education, you may have concerns regarding who will be funding and how to save for your child’s tuition.
Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer for a Separation Agreement?
Divorce is a process, and it can be an expensive one. A lot of people ask during our monthly divorce workshop whether they need a lawyer.
3 Ways to Manage as a Single-Income Family after Divorce
A divorce means adjusting to a single income, even if that income includes child support or spousal support.
5 Essential Things to Consider about Separation in North Carolina
To file for divorce, the couple must physically separate for 12 months, and for six of these months, one party involved must be living in North Carolina.
Navigating Child Custody When Your Kids Are Teenagers
Divorces are difficult for spouses, but they can be especially difficult for children to endure. Watching mom and dad argue can be draining, even if parents only want what’s best for their kids. Teenagers are old enough to have a better understanding of the situation but are not always in support of their parents’ decisionRead More
How Your Spouse’s Behavior Can Affect Child Custody
When a couple shares children, custody agreements can become a problematic part of the divorce process. In some cases, couples reach an arrangement on their own, but not always. In some cases, custody battles must be taken to court, where an outcome is determined as a result of many factors. The actions and behavior of both parents will be considered in these hearings and can have a significant impact on the results.