Preparing for divorce can be stressful. Gathering financial records early can help you understand your finances and feel more prepared. In North Carolina, spouses must live in separate homes for a full year plus one additional day, with at least one spouse intending...
You prepared for your scheduled parenting time and then received a last-minute cancellation. If this keeps happening, you may wonder whether the missed visits violate your custody order. Start by documenting cancellations and reviewing your parenting plan and related...
Dividing property during a divorce can be stressful, especially when spouses must identify what they own and determine what may be subject to division. In North Carolina, courts use equitable distribution rules to classify and divide property between spouses. The...
Divorce can be a hard change for a family. If you are going through a divorce in North Carolina, your child may feel confused, angry or sad. You can help by giving clear answers, keeping routines steady and making space for your child’s feelings. Prioritize open and...
Dating during a separation in North Carolina can hurt your finances and legal rights, especially when it comes to alimony. Even if you wait to date until after you move out, state law still looks at new relationships very closely. Cheating before separation Under...
Taking care of your child after a divorce requires careful decisions across every aspect of their lives. You want to make informed decisions to maintain stability and protect their well-being. One such area is the child custody schedule. There are numerous possible...
A well-crafted parenting plan can reduce conflict, protect children from adult disputes and create predictable routines across two households. The following tips will help you avoid common mistakes that undermine its effectiveness. Mistake 1:Vagueness Many plans rely...
Children who have to spilt their time between two homes because their parents aren’t together any longer may dread the day they have to move homes. This is an emotionally charged time because they may be upset that they’re leaving one parent but happy that they’re...
Married couples generally live in the same home, share the same living expenses and provide one another with both practical and financial support throughout the duration of a marriage. When they divorce, they must find ways to separate the financial lives that have...
When you face a custody dispute in North Carolina, the court centers every decision on one guiding principle: the best interests of the child. While that phrase may sound general, judges rely on concrete factors to evaluate what living arrangement will best support...
