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Yearly Archives: 2021
Identifying parental alienation amid divorce
When your North Carolina marriage ends, you and your ex may both have hurt feelings. You may work hard to avoid badmouthing or disparaging your ex in front of your shared child, but your former partner may not do the same. Sometimes, another parent’s actions…
Understanding different types of child custody
Divorcing parents face a tough reality. Despite how much you each love your little ones, a judge will decide child custody. Know the types of possible arrangements before finding out what form of custody you have. What are the types of child custody? Physical custody determines which…
Does a child’s disability affect when child support ends?
If you have a child who has a disability or other special needs, you undoubtedly have additional child-related expenses you must pay. These may include private tutoring, home modifications, medical equipment or other items your child needs to thrive. After your divorce, you may expect…
Was something a gift that is exempt from equitable distribution?
In dividing marital property, North Carolina courts will apply the legal doctrine of equitable distribution rather than splitting everything that both spouses own right down the middle. The first step in the process is identifying what is marital property. Typically, gifts are not marital property.…
Steps to take when divorcing as a North Carolina business owner
When you own a business in North Carolina, the fate of your enterprise becomes a primary concern if your marriage ends. Because the state requires equitable division of marital property, your spouse could receive a portion of your business even if you started the company…
Should you file a claim against your spouse’s lover?
If your spouse has an affair or starts a romantic relationship with someone else before your North Carolina separation is final, you may have grounds for a claim against the third party. While mediation settles many of these cases, some go to court. According to…
Why having children can be expensive for same-sex couples
While the dream of marriage equality for same-sex couples is a reality, there are some areas where a same-sex couple encounters greater difficulties than heterosexual couples. One of these areas is having children. It is often more expensive for same-sex couples to have children, and…
What should I know when filing for custody in North Carolina?
When it comes to divorce, decisions regarding child custody are the most difficult to navigate. Even amicable divorces are hard on kids, so you must do all you can to ensure a smooth process. Part of this involves understanding your options when it comes to…
What factors affect North Carolina property division after divorce?
You and your spouse have accumulated significant assets together, including your home. When the marriage ends, you likely have concerns about how to divide marital property so that you have a financial fresh start. Review the factors that affect North Carolina marital property division before negotiating an…
What it means to contribute to juvenile delinquency
One of the most important duties of a parent or an adult caregiver is to teach a child discipline and encourage good behavior. Unfortunately, some adults are negligent. They do not try to instill discipline in their children at all. They may even encourage their…
Can you sue the other woman for ruining your marriage?
If your spouse left you for another woman, several aspects of your life may now suffer, including your dignity and reputation. In business, you can sue for defamation, so why can you not sue another person for wreaking havoc on your personal life? Well, in…
How can you make a custody battle easier on yourself?
If you are preparing for a custody battle, you may feel like you are gearing up for war. When marriages end in anger or frustration, it may be difficult to engage amicably in a custody battle. According to the Huffington Post, a child custody battle can be…
Reasons to consider a lump sum payment
It is understandable that you have concerns about receiving alimony from your ex-spouse. The sudden deprivation of your spouse’s income might have you worrying about maintaining your home and paying your expenses. In North Carolina, you have multiple options to receive alimony, such as taking it all…
Does North Carolina allow grandparent visitation?
Grandparents may struggle to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren if the parents divorce. In other cases, one or both parents may prevent a relationship with the grandparents. North Carolina grandparents in a situation like this may have grounds to seek visitation in court. In…
As a new resident, will a state judge handle my custody case?
North Carolina is a state that attracts new residents for many reasons, as a place to work, to get an education, or to enjoy a comfortable retirement. You may be looking forward to a new life in this state, but if you have divorced and…
When will a court open a juvenile case?
Because children are dependent on adults for so much in their lives and lack the agency to escape an abusive situation, they need special help if their parents become abusive or neglectful towards them. In these circumstances, Child Protective Services will ask a court to…
Could a court order my spouse to pay my legal fees for a divorce?
A divorce is often an expensive process. If you are the spouse with less money, you likely feel overwhelmed by the expense associated with moving, maintaining separate homes, finding childcare and the like. Adding the cost of a divorce attorney into the mix may seem impossible. North…
What makes property division challenging for same-sex couples?
Thanks to the 2015 landmark Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges, the LGBTQ community now enjoys the right to marry. This includes the right to end a marriage as well. Still, even with marriage equality the law of the land, same-sex couples still have unique challenges,…
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