Many couples in North Carolina make big commitments to one another without ever getting married. It is quite common for young couples to have children or buy real estate with one another without actually committing to marriage. They may then face challenges addressing...
Getting divorced as a business owner can be more complicated because you have more complex assets and you want to protect your business. There are a lot of different factors that you have to consider, especially when dividing assets with your spouse, that someone who...
It’s rough to watch your parents decline with age, and rougher still to realize that your roles have gradually become reversed. Instead of them guiding and protecting you, you now have to guide and protect them. This is particularly true when your parent has developed...
Parents who go through a divorce have to do what’s best for their child in the custody matter. This isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary. There are a few things that can make custody matters much more difficult. Instead of succumbing to these errors, recognize them...
Marriage requires a lot of commitment and sharing to work. Combining your resources and taking responsibility for one another opens you up to risk in a financial and legal sense. Occasionally, people who are already married recognize that they need some kind of...
Prior to their marriage, couples will often sit down to draft a strong prenuptial agreement. This type of marital contract is generally put in place to ensure clarity around various financial aspects of the relationship. Should disagreements arise, the prenuptial...
Premarital agreements are excellent tools to help you and your future spouse protect yourselves. There are several different items that you can include in these agreements, including information on your work, family property, separate property and marital...
Your divorce will drastically change your personal circumstances. From your living arrangements to your parenting obligations, almost everything in your life shifts after divorce. You are more legally vulnerable as a single person after your divorce than you are as a...
Grandparents play an important role in many extended family units. They can help provide low-cost or emergency childcare support for their children, which gives them time with their grandchildren. They can provide financial resources for parents still struggling to...
Divorce is hard. It can be messy and emotional. Even in situations where you feel bitter and angry, there are steps you can take to have an amicable divorce. The fact is, an amicable divorce is beneficial for everyone involved. This includes you, your spouse and your...