You remember the day you brought yours home, and the sleepless nights that followed. When he or she got sick, you visited doctors and worried over medication. You celebrate birthdays together and take holiday pictures together. Coming home from work to see that face...
Guiding families through all aspects of divorce in North Carolina
Month: January 2018
3 things you should know about temporary orders
The divorce process can take much longer than you might expect, even in the most amicable cases. Between the separation requirements for a no-fault divorce (which is a full year in North Carolina) and the length of time it can take to resolve divorce-related issues,...
Tips for success when mediating your divorce
Parties are resolving divorce-related matters through mediation at increasing rates. This is an alternative method of dispute resolution that allows parties to stay out of the courtroom and maintain more control over the outcome.If you expect to mediate at least some...
What happens during discovery?
One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to planning for divorce is to oversimplify the process. They might think it will be like getting married: sign some paperwork, make a statement and your legal status is changed. However, there are many reasons why...
Having an affair in North Carolina might cost you millions
Earlier this year, a North Carolina resident received a judgment of 8.8 million dollars for his wife's affair. The man sued his wife's lover for alienation of affection. The man claimed the defendant was liable for seducing his wife and ending his marriage and the...
Don’t make these mistakes if you want to relocate with your kids
Divorce and moving are two of the most stressful life events people go through; unfortunately, they are not uncommon. In fact, many readers of this blog may be going through a divorce and a move in the same year.As stressful as these situations already are, they can...
Can You Sue Your Ex-Spouse’s Lover?
North Carolina is one of just six states with "alienation of affection" tort laws. What this means is that, in cases where a marriage ends because of an extramarital affair, the wronged spouse is able to sue their partner's lover for damages. Yet just how long these...
