There has been an emerging trend toward shared child custody arrangements for divorced parents. Historically, North Carolina family courts would most often award primary physical custody to the mother, with the father being given visitation rights on weekends or...
Month: June 2017
Requirements for deducting alimony payments
North Carolina estranged couples who have concerns about how a divorce may affect their tax obligations should be aware of a decision by the United States Tax Court. The ruling established that simply giving money to an ex-spouse does not meet the criteria for an...
Child support agreements
North Carolina parents who are divorcing will likely have to deal with the issue of child support during the proceedings. They can choose to work with one another and come to an agreement, take part in alternative dispute resolution proceedings or litigate the issue...
How to handle your mortgage in a divorce
If you and your spouse purchased a home together, property division can be a particularly complex issue to tackle. You will first need to determine whether one of you will maintain the home or if you intend to sell it.Experts recommend selling after a divorce, but...
Nesting concept can ease divorce transition for children
North Carolina parents who are going through a divorce could consider the concept of nesting for reducing the disturbance to the lives of their children, at least in the near term. A nesting arrangement allows children to continue to live in the family home, and the...