Working day-to-day at a regular full-time job was the primary way families earned money for decades. As times change, so have the ways you can earn money and support your family. In this day and age passive income options are becoming more popular. However, what could...
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Parental alienation is rare, right?
Simply hearing the term “parental alienation” can make North Carolina parents feel uneasy. Every parent wants to protect that special relationship with their child, and the risk of alienation puts that in jeopardy. Many people think that parental alienation only...
The technical details of child custody
When divorcing parents consider a custody arrangement there are many things running through their heads. They want to protect their children and their emotional health. They also want to secure their parental rights and obtain fair parenting time. On top of that,...
Overview: Complex issues in today’s divorces
There are specific legal matters that spouses must address in any divorce, including the division of marital property and often child custody. However, there are issues within these legal matters that can take center stage – and these can change by generation. Each...
Don’t forget about these commonly overlooked assets
When thinking about dividing property, many people consider the most common, significant assets. This includes everything from their home to their bank account and their furniture to their vehicles. However, North Carolina law requires divorcing spouses to divide all...
Does co-parenting still matter if you have adult children?
There are many reasons behind the rise in elder divorce across the globe. Regardless of those reasons, many couples over 50 are choosing to go their separate ways. A large portion of these spouses also happen to be parents. More often than not, their children left the...
Do I need a lawyer to help with my divorce?
You and your spouse have agreed to divorce. Overall, you face an amicable end to your marriage. So, you may wonder, do you really need an attorney? Online resources provide a lot of information about divorce. Some even offer do-it-yourself services. Even so, there are...
3 factors to consider in a relocation
Once your divorce has been finalized, you may decide to start the next chapter by relocating. Planning for a move is always a big undertaking, but there are more things you must factor in as a divorced parent. Here are three important things to consider: 1, Discuss...
Will birdnesting work?
Birdnesting is a trend increasing in popularity for parents considering divorce. We have discussed some of the aspects of birdnesting, which is often also known as nesting or “bird’s nest” co-parenting, in previous blog posts. In short, this is an arrangement where...
Mental health should be a priority in divorce
A divorce can be a complex legal matter as well as a difficult personal matter to manage. Therefore, it is no wonder divorce can frequently have a significant impact on someone’s mental health. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting the...