Divorce

For many North Carolina families, pets are a major conundrum when ending a marriage. Who “gets” a beloved dog or cat can be one of the most emotional issues in a divorce, and it can lead to significant conflict between parties. There are a few things individuals and...

Going through a messy divorce may never have been your end goal, and having to work extra hard to ensure that you still have ample time with your kids after the divorce likely never even crossed your mind. After all, you are their parent, and you feel that you should...

A parent who owes monthly child support payments may feel the obligation is a burden. However, if a court order compels a noncustodial parent to pay, there is typically no way to legally avoid it. Sometimes a supporting parent may run into hardships that make it...

Most of the advice around divorce has to do with what happens after the process is underway. But, what are some things that people should consider before taking the step of filing for divorce? North Carolina individuals and couples can make the divorce process...

Property division can be a challenging aspect of even the most calm, collaborative divorce. A couple has spent years or decades together building a home, vehicles and numerous collections of physical assets that must all be valued and split to divide one household...