Divorce often raises urgent questions about money, especially when you share credit cards, loans or tax bills. If you divorce in North Carolina, you will likely deal with the state’s equitable distribution rules. In many cases, the law starts with the idea that an...
Spouses preparing for divorce are often eager to end unsatisfying marriages as quickly as possible. Especially in cases where both spouses agree that divorce is the best path forward, people might hope to complete a divorce relatively quickly. Anyone who has lived in...
When parents no longer live together, they generally need to figure out how they can share custody. They need to divide parenting time and legal authority. There may also be an obligation to provide financial support for the children. Even when the children in the...
A separation agreement helps you and your spouse set expectations for life after separation. It covers property, finances and children. Asking the right questions can protect your interests and reduce conflict. Understanding the agreement is important under North...
Financial discussions often dominate divorce negotiations and family court proceedings. Spouses have to settle matters related to their shared property and debts. Unreasonable expectations and inaccurate information about divorce are quite common. People who approach...
When you file for divorce in North Carolina, one requirement you and your spouse will need to work on is a parenting plan for your children. This written agreement will help both of you manage your children’s daily activities with stability and consistency...
As a divorced parent, there may come a time in the future when you want to relocate. Some of it may depend on the age of your child. If you get divorced when your child is 16, you may simply live in the same home for the next two years, until they become a legal...
Parents with young children often rely on grandparents for support. They ask for free or low-cost child care. They move in with their parents while their children are young to save for their own homes. They ask for supplemental financial support so that they can...
When a child’s routine of seeing a parent is disrupted, it can stir confusion and insecurity. Children thrive on stability, and when parenting time patterns are unpredictable, it leaves them feeling unsure of where they belong. This uncertainty can weigh heavily on...
Parents usually share responsibilities as long as they live together. They may have informal arrangements that work for the family. When they divorce or separate, everything changes. An informal division of parental responsibilities is no longer sufficient. The...
