When you love someone for a long time, there are no possessions in the world you would trade for her or his happiness. But that can feel like a hollow sentiment if the time comes to get a divorce. A separation after people have combined their assets can be complicated...
Month: June 2020
Why go to family court in North Carolina?
Civil courts have been around for centuries as a way of helping people solve disputes that are not criminal complaints. Family court, however, is a relatively new creation by the judicial system. Operating as part of or along similar lines to a civil court, family...
Are you struggling to respond to a divorce petition?
Because you and your spouse were having problems for a while, it may not have come as a surprise when he or she announced that the two of you needed some space. You may have anticipated a short separation where your spouse spent a few days at a friend or family...
North Carolina social services department under fire over custody
It is a fundamental part of parenthood for mother and fathers alike that they do not want to be separated from their children. Even parents who must be isolated from their kids in hospitals and similar places feel an itch that doesn't go away until they can be with...
Making co-parenting work for you and your teen
There is nothing quite like the experience of raising a teenager, which can be both challenging and rewarding. But some of those challenges can seem much bigger when you are divorced. Learning how to effectively co-parent with an ex-spouse might be one of the biggest...