Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
You may be proud of becoming a parental figure, helping raise your stepchildren over the years. You may love them as if they were your own children. However, if you face a divorce, what happens to that treasured relationship? It depends on the situation The people you...
Perhaps they are late again. Or they did not show up for your child’s game at all. It may not be the first or the last time your co-parent did not keep their word. When you and your children cannot rely on them, what exactly can you do? There are three things you...
As life changes, it is possible to adjust certain agreements made in your divorce. It is most common to adjust the child support payments and even the custody arrangement, should you or your family experience significant life changes. However, what about your property...
At the height of the summer season, school is the last thing that children – and perhaps even parents – want to think about. However, stores across North Carolina are already displaying their “Back to School” selections. If parents are unmarried and co-parenting, it...
From living separately for at least one year to negotiating the division of your marital property, you have nearly completed the entire process of ending your marriage. However, when is your divorce officially considered final? The judge must sign off on your divorce...
For some unmarried parents, co-parenting is a good solution. They divide time with their kids and work together to a certain level to raise them in separate households. However, a co-parenting arrangement might not be a solution that works for everyone. One parent...
It takes courage to inform your spouse you want to end the marriage. However, what if they disagree? They claim they do not want a divorce, or perhaps even refuse to divorce you. After building up that courage to take the next step, this response can be...
North Carolina law requires divorcing spouses to divide their marital property, but some people may try to prevent their ex-spouse from getting their fair share. They might hide assets in some cases. In others, they might try to dissipate marital property. The most...
A divorce may end a marriage, but it does not end your parental obligations. In turn, you likely still have regular contact with your ex-spouse and perhaps their family. They are still your child’s family, after all. In some cases, this can be a stressful situation,...
Providing for your children is one of the most important parts of being a parent. Of course, parents must provide shelter, safety and emotional support, but they must also provide financial support. That is why child support is such a critical detail to address when...
