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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

There are a lot of major decisions we face in our lives, and getting married is toward the top of the list. With that major event may come the decision to get divorced. Deciding to get divorced is a big deal, and it should be taken seriously. If, after a lot of consideration, you feel that leaving your spouse will ultimately create a positive impact for you and your life going forward, there’s no reason to delay the Read More

A lot of questions can come with paying or receiving child support. After all, it’s a new part of your life that you’ve never had to navigate, so it’s only natural that there will be aspects of it that you’re not sure how to handle. Ultimately, child support is designed for the best interests of your kids, so make sure you have a full understanding of how it works and what is required. Some common questions come up Read More

Divorce is rarely easy, but when both spouses agree to the divorce, the process can be less painful from both a time and resources perspective. While there is no specific provision under the law to speed up a divorce in North Carolina, when the couple agrees on most of the aspects of the separation, the divorce process can move much faster. Divorce in North Carolina In North Carolina, divorce is referred to as Read More