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Can your child choose where to live after a divorce?
An interesting fact about North Carolina is that the court will hear a child’s wishes when they’re old enough to make them known. In your divorce case, this is important,…
Traveling with your child to another state for vacation
Like many parents, you may be planning a summer vacation out of state with your children. This can be a fun and exciting time for the whole family, but it’s…
Divorce with multiple children can pose unique challenges
Going through a divorce is a challenging situation for an adult, but it’s even more difficult when you have children involved. Having more than one child when you’re in the…
3 behaviors that may constitute dissipation in family court
When married couples divorce, they have to separate their finances. Property division can be straightforward when couples already agree about what is appropriate or fair. It could also become a…
Financial mistakes to avoid during your divorce
Divorce means that almost every aspect of your life will change. This includes your financial situation. Unfortunately, if you aren’t sure how to protect yourself and safeguard your finances, you…
What is a child’s best interest in a divorce?
A court will look to do what is in the child’s best interests when determining custody in a divorce. It is a vague concept that will vary from family to…
How do you address a co-parent who doesn’t show up for the kids?
Co-parenting with your ex after the end of your relationship will be a challenge even if both of you commit to being respectful and focusing on the kids. If your…
Prenuptial agreements are an increasingly common marriage tool
Some people think of prenuptial agreements as a couple planning ahead for the failure of their relationship. However, many people now think of prenuptial agreements as a form of insurance.…
The reason you need a QDRO to split your retirement account
Equitable distribution in a divorce helps protect everyone. Since the goal is fairness, spouses have an opportunity to ask for consideration based on issues ranging from health concerns to the…
How do I deal with an ex who won’t let me see my child?
Divorce or separation can be emotionally taxing. One of the issues a divorcing couple must deal with if they have a child together is custody arrangement. Depending on the arrangement,…
Is it possible to adopt your stepchild in North Carolina?
When you marry someone who already has a child, that child becomes your stepchild. You’re in a kind of precarious position as their new parent because you don’t necessarily have…
Why stay off social media during your divorce?
If you share your life on social media, you need to think carefully about what you post when divorcing. Things that were fine to do a few months back could…
Domestic violence can impact your North Carolina divorce
ivorce in itself can be hectic. But divorce that involves allegations of domestic violence can be a different ballgame. Whether you are the victim of domestic violence or your spouse…
How is debt divided in a North Carolina divorce?
Money matters are among the most contentious issues in a divorce. In cases where the couple cannot agree on how to divide property and debt, the court will step in…
Why not to keep the house after divorce
Many people who get divorced try to figure out how they can keep the house. This is especially common for parents who have young children, as they don’t want to…
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