When discussing child custody, you might hear the terms "legal custody" and "physical custody" thrown around. Understanding the difference between the two may help you negotiate your divorce's terms. What is legal custody? Legal custody is the right and responsibility...
Gray divorce, the phenomenon of couples ending their marriage after 50, is becoming increasingly common. If you are considering this step, one of the most challenging aspects can be telling your family about it. Below are tips for approaching this delicate...
During the divorce, you and your former spouse might need to discuss matters involving your child, including custody arrangements and visitation details. In theory, these conversations are straightforward, but conflicts and contradicting opinions can get in the way,...
If you married without a prenuptial agreement, you may assume you no longer have the protections a pre-nuptial agreement could provide if you divorce. However, a post-nuptial agreement may be an option. What is a post-nuptial agreement? A post-nuptial agreement is an...
Divorce is a very challenging life transition. People intentionally ending their marriages face of variety of financial and personal challenges. They have a lot of intense emotions to process. They also have to make drastic changes to their living arrangements and...
Divorce is often one of the most difficult experiences people will ever go through. The end of a marriage is usually devastating, no matter how long or short the marriage. If you are starting the divorce process in North Carolina, the idea of making legal decisions...
Divorce is often one of the most difficult experiences people will ever go through. The end of a marriage is usually devastating, no matter how long or short the marriage. If you are starting the divorce process in North Carolina, the idea of making legal decisions...
North Carolina recognizes equitable division of marital property. This means that when you divorce, the court will try to find a distribution scheme that is fair in light of the facts. But this doesn’t mean that the distribution has to be fair. In fact, you can...
Most North Carolina spouses who are facing the prospects of a divorce are probably trying to make certain preparations for their new life moving forward. This can especially be the case if you are bringing an end to your marriage as a parent. Prioritizing your...
Parental alienation is manipulation of a child in hopes of damaging their relationship with their other parent. It’s a more commonly utilized tactic than many people realize, and the ramifications can be devastating. Of course, parental alienation can negatively...
