Relocating can significantly impact child custody and parenting time arrangements. As a result, co-parents in North Carolina must carefully consider how a move might affect their legal rights and the well-being of their children. When one parent contemplates...
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Top 5 myths about child custody
Many parents are hesitant to talk about child custody when contemplating whether it make sense to get divorced. This often stems from the belief of common misconceptions about child custody. Parents can protect their legal rights by debunking common child custody...
Is North Carolina a 50/50 state?
Individuals who are contemplating divorce often have a lot of questions and may receive a lot of misinformation from other people. For example, those who have gone through a divorce or witnessed one might make claims about what the process involves. Well-intentioned...
Can I remarry after my divorce?
Many people tell themselves after a divorce that they don't want to remarry. The idea of cohabitating with someone again or combining finances with another person can seem unpleasant or even unsafe after a stressful divorce. However, many divorced adults in North...
How is alimony determined?
Divorce proceedings in North Carolina frequently result in major implications for people's finances. Divorce costs money, and it also requires that people divide their resources and debts. In some scenarios, spouses can agree on terms for support. In litigated...
What if my spouse won’t sign a separation agreement?
There are many moving pieces to the end of a marriage in North Carolina. The divorce process typically takes many months, and therefore couples may separate long before they have a hearing in court. It is common practice for those preparing to live their lives apart...
How long does it take to get a divorce in North Carolina?
You know that your marriage is over, and you’re just ready to be done so that you can reclaim your freedom. So, how long is this process going to take? Well, like most answers in the law, the answer is, “That depends.” Here’s what can influence the amount of time that...
Navigating the holidays after divorce
Divorce brings about a lot of changes to family dynamics following divorce. With the holidays approaching, many divorced parents in North Carolina as likely wondering how to best deal with the holidays now that their children share separate households. The following...
Preparing to break the news of divorce to the kids
While going through the end of a marriage may rarely be easy, sometimes parting ways could also prove the best path for everyone involved. There may be numerous intimidating topics to address during this time, and if you have kids, one of the most daunting tasks could...
Tips for dealing with back-to-school issues following divorce
With the new school year having already begun in many communities throughout North Carolina, recently divorced parents may struggle with establishing and maintaining a working routine with their children. Divorce upends a family’s life and creates circumstances that...