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Yearly Archives: 2018
How to find a divorce lawyer who has your best interests at heart
It finally happened. You and your spouse decided to pull the plug. You’d been unhappy together for years. You saw this moment coming. Nonetheless, the decision to terminate your marriage…
Before you say, “I do” to a business partnership, get a prenup.
We’ve talked in previous articles about the practical benefits of getting a prenuptial agreement before entering into marriage. A matrimonial partnership and a business partnership have more in common than…
What does it mean to be separated in North Carolina?
If you are separated in North Carolina, then you cannot reside in the same home, except under very limited circumstances. This separation waiting period must go uninterrupted, for a minimum…
You decided to divorce. Now how do you tell your kids?
When you and your spouse decide to part ways, there are a whirlwind of emotions to contend with. You may be filled with grief, anger and bewilderment. It can be…
When a vocational evaluation can be useful in a divorce
When a couple with children divorces, the court usually orders the higher earning party to pay alimony and child support to the lower earning party. The court uses standard guidelines…
Post-divorce: claiming your ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits
You and your ex were married for most of your lives. But after the kids were grown and the spark was gone, you started to question why you were still…
What is required for stepparent adoption in North Carolina?
If you and your spouse have been wondering about whether to pursue stepparent adoption, make sure you understand the requirements before you get started on the process. In North Carolina,…
Financial planning checklist for your divorce
Divorce can be long, emotionally draining and expensive. When many people begin the divorce process, they many not fully anticipate all of the financial factors that go into divorcing. Alimony…
Thinking about divorcing? Update your estate plan ASAP.
When you think of divorce, aside from the feelings of resentment or heartache, you may also think of issues such as alimony, child custody and property division. However, your estate…
What can House Bill 505 mean for grandparents’ visitation rights?
Under North Carolina law, a grandparent’s ability to visit their grandchildren is typically at the discretion of the parents. If a parent denies grandparent visitation, a grandparent can only gain…
Core considerations in drafting a separation agreement
In order to get an absolute divorce in North Carolina, you and your spouse must be separated for at least one year. In the eyes of the law, legal separation…
Can a grandparent take custody of a grandchild in North Carolina?
In the state of North Carolina, the court has an interest in allowing parents to maintain custody of their children whenever possible. However, if parents are unable–or unwilling–to provide a…
How North Carolina calculates child support
Like most other states, North Carolina calculates child support based on a set of standard guidelines. The guidelines spell out how parents will share the cost of raising their children…
The problem of financial infidelity
Financial conflict plays a role in the demise of many marriages. Hidden financial assets or “financial infidelity” can wreak havoc on a relationship. Financial infidelity refers to when a partner…
Why more couples are getting divorced later in life
We all know that divorce is more common than it used to be. However, it may surprise you to learn that while divorce rates have actually fallen among younger couples…
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