You and your girlfriend had a baby. You were excited to hold your child in your arms. The love you felt for this new little bundle is more than you thought was possible. You got swept up in the emotions and newness of being a father. You can establish paternity in the...
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Month: October 2017
Four ways mediation can benefit your children
In previous posts, we have discussed the various ways in which mediation can help divorcing spouses reach fair and amicable resolutions to the issues in their case. It is also important to recognize that mediation can be advantageous for other people besides the...
How can a prenuptial agreement help with property division?
Divorce is typically one of the last things people want to think about when they are about to get married. However, couples who have certain assets, children from previous relationships or anything else to protect in the event of a divorce would be wise to at least...
What property can I keep in my divorce?
When the time comes to divide assets in a divorce, people often experience overwhelming feelings of fear and insecurity. Will you have a house? What furniture will you have? Will you be able to pay your credit card bills? What kind of lifestyle will you have once you...
Are there ways to make mediation go smoothly?
No one ever wants to go through divorce. But for many couples in North Carolina, this is the only solution after years of fighting and unhappiness. Just because a marriage is dissolving, however, doesn't mean a couple has to go through traditional divorce proceedings...
What parents should know about relocation and custody orders
If you have visitation or share physical custody of your children with their other parent, relocation can be a very real concern, whether it is you who might be moving or the other parent.Depending on how far away a proposed move is and what the current schedule is,...