When the kids are out of school for the summer, it can be the ideal time to take a vacation. However, after a divorce, planning for a vacation often requires more steps. Here are three particular things you should do as you prepare for a vacation with your kids. 1....
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Is surrogacy allowed in North Carolina?
Some couples or single individuals choose to have children using a surrogate. Although no definitive family law addresses surrogacy in North Carolina, people can still choose to have children using this method. What does exist in the state is a comprehensive process...
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...
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...
Should we attend marriage counseling before considering divorce?
When individuals start to question the strength of their marriage, many people still see divorce as a last resort. Some couples consider a separation, and more couples nowadays also consider marriage counseling. The stigma that surrounded both divorce and counseling...
3 things to remember when helping children understand divorce
The hardest part of making the decision to divorce is often the prospect of telling the children about the decision. Even if divorce is in the best interest of the family, this first step is never easy. Telling your children about the divorce is different from...
IVF: No longer new, but still a complex issue in divorce
Many North Carolina couples dream of having children. They cannot wait to become mothers or fathers, but infertility is a very common challenge that couples face. Thankfully, couples in these situations now have several options available to them to welcome a child...
Judicial Settlement Conferences during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on families in North Carolina, the Wake County Family Court has taken steps to provide a safe alternative dispute resolution option for parties. In an effort to promote resolutions in family law cases while we all...
Do you know what to avoid during your separation?
It is no secret that the process of getting a divorce is not easy. It can be difficult for spouses to know what they should or should not do when it comes time to go their different ways.From the time a decision to separate is made until the divorce is final,...
How to Keep Your Family Law Case Moving in the Time of COVID-19
Whether you were just contemplating divorce prior to the coronavirus outbreak, or already in the midst of one, you may be concerned that COVID-19 will bring your plans, or your case, to a screeching halt. This does not have to be the case. While there are many things...