Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
It was recently reported that singer Britney Spears and the father of her children, Kevin Federline, are fighting over Federline's request for a modification of their child support order. Sources report that the father is asking for twice as much as he currently...
Marriage is a major commitment, complete with the phrase "'til death do us part," though it doesn't always last that long. Marriage isn't the only major commitment in life. Business ownership is a long-term investment that needs to coexist with whatever situations...
During a divorce, particularly a contentious or bitter one, parties might feel motivated to engage in some unwise -- and potentially unlawful -- conduct. Some people do things to hurt their ex; others do things to protect themselves.However, these efforts can...
Requests for alimony can be a highly combative issue in North Carolina divorces. In most cases, there is a sharp divide between divorcing spouses regarding whether alimony is appropriate. Even if they agree on that, they might not agree on the amount or the...
Countless studies attempt to link certain traits, behaviors or events to an increased risk of getting divorce. While interesting, these studies are not proof that an individual marriage with last or come to an end. That being said, they can give some perspective onto...
Most people who are getting divorced will go through the mediation process, whether they choose to or a court orders them to. Mediation can be an effective way to resolve divorce-related matters cooperatively and peacefully, but it does have some challenges.One such...
The case has quickly garnered a great deal of national media attention: Earlier this month, a North Carolina woman was sentenced to a week in jail after having her two-year-old daughter baptized. The case makes for an easy headline; the shock value is apparent. But...
Some of the most problematic assets to divide in a divorce include real estate, businesses, valuable collections and other types of complex marital property.However, for many people, it is also very difficult to divide personal property. This includes the items that...
Imagine you have finalized your divorce agreement, signed off on a custody plan and moved into your own place. You are ready to move forward and put the divorce and all the related issues behind you.Unfortunately, you may wind up with an unwelcome surprise, as legal...
When people think of a divorce, they might imagine a dramatic courtroom setting with a judge, objections and witnesses. However, in reality, many divorces are settled outside of court.Having said that, it is certainly possible for a contentious or complicated divorce...
