They try to convince you that you are the problem. They trick you into thinking you’re responsible for their happiness and to blame for their misery. Many people in North Carolina and beyond say the only thing that’s worse than being married to a narcissist is...
In the event of a divorce in North Carolina, the terms of your prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a "prenup," often become a primary focus. This legal contract aims to protect individual assets and establish financial expectations within your marriage. However,...
The grounds for divorce in other states might range from irreconcilable differences to specific fault-based reasons. However, North Carolina only mandates that couples live apart for an entire year before they can file for divorce, with at least one party intending...
Making the decision to divorce is a major choice, and it is one that will impact every aspect of your life. Due to the complex nature of divorce and its implications, you may want to delay moving forward with this step until you are ready. However, that does not mean...
If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you can choose a contested or uncontested process. However, before you can file in North Carolina, you must live apart from each other for at least one year with the intent of making your separation permanent. Filing process...
There is no single child custody arrangement that will work for every family after a divorce. While the parents’ marriage may be over, the children will likely remain the focus of both parents. You and your soon-to-be ex may be able to work together to create a...
Adoption is a wonderful way to build a family and prospective adoptive parents may have questions about the process. First steps The first step in the process is to decide what type of adoption to pursue. Domestic infant adoption, foster care adoption, international...
The end of your marriage could impact your kids’ mental and emotional health, and like many parents, you will naturally want to do everything possible to protect them. One important and practical way you can do this is by providing a custody and visitation order that...
No matter how distressing your marriage can be, you strive to keep a sound mind. But try as you might, your ex-spouse may still struggle and eventually spiral out of control. If your relationship’s disintegration takes a toll on your ex-spouse’s mental health, can you...
When you make the difficult decision to end your marriage, you know that this choice will impact multiple areas of your life at once. As you navigate the changes you will experience and other factors, you also know that you will need to address this matter with your...
