Family Law

Divorce is difficult on parents and children alike, and spending as much time together as possible is often key to preserving and upholding the best interests of a child. Unfortunately, time and distance sometimes make that difficult. North Carolina parents should not...

No marriage is perfect, and virtually all married couples will go through their fair share of disputes. However, there is one particular dispute that experts say is a pretty good indicator of future divorce. North Carolina couples who frequently fight over money are...

Social media has largely become an ingrained part of modern society. It is not at all uncommon to walk around North Carolina and see people engaging in their favorite apps. However, this does not mean that it always has a positive influence on everything it touches....

Married couples typically accumulate quite a few marital assets over the years. While most people know that those assets have to be divided up during a divorce, they often overlook jointly owned debt. Debt is often considered marital even when it is only in one...

Every marital split will have its own unique challenges. Couples are more likely to encounter the same or similar challenges depending on when they are getting divorced, though. For example, North Carolina couples who file for divorce after 10 years of marriage will...

Deciding where to live after a divorce is more complicated than most people realize. As a single household becomes two, the divorcing couple has to figure out what will happen to the marital home that they once shared. While many people in North Carolina might rely on...

Although couples may start off with the best of intentions, it is hard to overlook the reality that almost half of all marriages ultimately end. Just because divorce is not necessarily uncommon does not mean that they should all be treated the same, though. Every...

There is nothing quite like the relationship between a person and his or her pet. However, that bond can be at risk for pet owners who are going through a divorce. In North Carolina, animals are considered legal property and tend to get lumped in with property...

Getting divorced at any time of life can be financially straining, but especially for those who are over the age of 50. The financial implications of a gray divorce can be long reaching when it comes to retirement. However, this should not prevent anyone in North...

Untangling marital assets can be quite an involved task. Things get even more complicated when divorcing couples also need to figure out what to do with their jointly owed debts. Some people in North Carolina might be under the impression that debts are divided...