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Category Archives: Divorce
Father’s Rights in North Carolina 2023 – All You Need to Know
In North Carolina, fathers have legal rights and responsibilities toward their children. Here are some of the key things to know about father's rights in North Carolina in 2023: Establishing Paternity: If the parents of a child are not married at the time of the…
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in North Carolina? (2023)
When you are contemplating divorce from your spouse, there are many considerations that you must make before committing to that choice. A primary concern is the cost. Since the divorce industry pulls in over $11 billion per year on average, concern over the cost of…
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in North Carolina (2023) – What’s the Difference?
When a couple decides to end their marriage in North Carolina, they then have to prepare themselves for the divorce process. There are multiple different types of divorce, which are affected by the unique circumstances of your case. The ability of you and your spouse…
How to File for Divorce in North Carolina – Step by Step Process
Because every state has different requirements when filing for divorce, it is important to know how the process works in North Carolina. This will allow a person to know what to expect when going through a divorce, including the necessary documents and the timeframes involved.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Warning signs a spouse may be hiding assets
Infidelity has led to the irrevocable breakdown of many marriages over the years. Spouses should know that infidelity in a marriage can take many forms. It does not always relate to romantic or physical relationships with other people. Financial infidelity threatens the core of a…
What is parental alienation?
Divorce may bring out the worst in people, especially when trying to vie for children’s affection. For some, it develops into a competition that rises to the level of parental alienation. When one parent psychologically manipulates children into turning on the other, it results in…
When can you modify your North Carolina child support order?
When you pay or receive child support in North Carolina, a time may come when you have reason to request a change to your existing arrangement. Maybe the needs of your child have changed and the original amount given is no longer enough. Conversely, maybe…
Can you move away with your kids after your divorce?
While working through your divorce proceedings, it may certainly seem difficult to think about the future. Yet your life will indeed go on upon the formal dissolution of your marriage. Part of that may include the opportunity to move away from North Carolina to pursue…
Finding Common Ground In Reasons For Divorce
When you are going through a very difficult and life-changing experience, it is important to find advice and guidance from trusted sources. But it can also be highly cathartic to simply hear that you are not alone – that others have been where you are…
Helping your children adjust to divorce
Divorce is hard on the entire family, but it’s an especially significant disruption to children’s lives. Unfortunately, regardless of their age, gender or culture, all children of divorced parents are at substantially higher risk of mental health and behavioral problems. However, many parents aren’t aware that…
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