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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…
Safety tips for bicyclists to avoid being in a crash
Bicyclists have the right to share the road with cars and other motor vehicles. However, riding in traffic can be a risky endeavor. As a bicyclist, you stand to suffer…
Can a change in circumstance lead to a change in alimony?
Your alimony arrangement doesn’t have to last forever. Certain types of life changes can make you eligible for an alimony modification. Today we examine five common changes in circumstance that…
Discrimination suit: refugee adoption by same-sex couple banned
Fatma Marouf is a law professor in Texas, specializing in immigration and refugee law. She travels around the country, giving lectures and engaging in other activities to support refugee rights.…
Dealing with financial dishonesty during divorce
Infidelity is often given as a reason for getting divorced. As it turns out, infidelity is not limited to the bedroom. A recent survey finds that many people consider financial…
What is the process of adopting my stepchild in North Carolina?
Last year was a pivotal time in your life. You met a wonderful woman, and you couldn’t imagine spending the rest of your life without her. Then you met her…
Can my military status hurt my chances for child custody?
Being in the military can lead to a somewhat unpredictable lifestyle. You might be deployed overseas at the drop of a hat, or you could be restationed to another state.…
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