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Co-parenting can be hard. There is really no way to sugar coat it, but with a little effort, you can successfully raise your children with as little conflict as possible. The following tips can help to make co-parenting easier for you, as well as your children. Start with a Good Parenting Agreement It is quite common to start the co-parenting process with the best intentions and think that you can just deal Read More

When filing for divorce, it is no surprise that it is not just your marriage that is going to be splitting up, but all of your assets too. Understanding how North Carolina courts will split up marital assets, however, is not something that most people easily understand. Whether you’re just starting to think about divorce, or you’re in the middle of one, take some time to learn more about how your assets will be Read More

When you're fired from your job or you lose paid hours because of an injury, it can be difficult to keep up with your child support payments. Even if you have the most justifiable reasons, North Carolina law still holds you to your child support obligations. You can face a wide range of penalties for failing to pay child support on time and in full. Can one of these penalties include jail time? The short answer is Read More

Divorce is never easy on children, but does it have a particular effect on adopted kids? Can adoption change the shape of your custody and child support issues? When adopted children are involved, you may need to anticipate a few legal and emotional particularities about your divorce. Make sure you're familiar with the key differences. Slight Legal Differences From a legal perspective, adoption has a very small Read More

If you have a minor child, it is essential that you appoint a guardian for your child should something happen to you. If you pass away or are no longer able to care for your child due to incapacity, the consequences for your child could be significant. Failing to Name a Guardian If you fail to name a guardian for your child, the Clerk of Court will determine who should be your child’s guardian. Although family Read More

Taking time to adjust after a divorce is crucial for everyone in the family, and our children deserve to have all of the support they need. Whether it’s spending time at two different houses or even having to change schools, divorce can be difficult emotionally as well as logistically for the youngest members of the family. Although it might feel impossible to do at the time, you can create harmony in your family Read More

Divorce proceedings are often quite complex, and require conversations about property, assets, child custody, and other sensitive issues. Any number of these elements can bring their own level of complexity, but one of the more involved aspects has to do with retirement accounts. Let’s explore how North Carolina handles the division of these benefits during a divorce. Under What Category Is Retirement? The Read More

A divorce can take its toll both mentally and emotionally, but one aspect that is sometimes overlooked is the effect it has on one’s finances. Once you’ve decided to get a divorce, there are certain things you should do to prepare financially, not only so your divorce can proceed smoothly, but also so that you’ll be set up for success after it’s over. Here are a few key things to think about when it comes to your Read More

If you’re about to get divorced and are relying on having enough money to be self-sufficient when all's said and done, it might be in your best interests to make sure your assets are divided fairly. Yet if your spouse has been in control of your finances for the duration of your marriage, how can you really know what assets you have? Here are five things to look out for that might signal your spouse is concealing Read More

Divorce proceedings can sometimes take a long time to complete, and in order to protect yourself and your future, some things should be handled immediately. When you can tell that a divorce is coming soon, think about these five steps and how they might benefit you in the long run. Meet with a Lawyer Instead of being blindsided when you’re served with divorce papers, you can meet with an attorney Read More