As a parent, one of your main concerns during a divorce is making sure your child has the support and stability he or she needs. In many cases, this means allowing minor children to maintain strong relationships with both parents after a divorce. There are different...
Year: 2020
Does your child get to decide on custody?
When getting divorced and deciding what to do about child custody, most parents naturally think about what they would like the custody arrangement to be. But how much say does your child actually have? After all, you're discussing where they are going to live. Do they...
Divorce is an emotional mess and that’s okay
Marriage is perhaps the oldest institution in human memory. It comes from an impulse to define who is close to us in life, so we can build trust and share our experiences in safety. A huge majority of cultures around the world recognize marriage as the strongest...
Marital property may not be what you think
Divorce can mean a fresh start in a lot of important ways. It allows people to forge their own paths after a period of time with a partner, and it offers a chance to heal from emotional trauma. In many divorce cases, one spouse may feel the desire to give up some of...
What should you expect in family court?
When divorce becomes a reality, it is often unanticipated, especially by first-time spouses. You may be reeling, with little else to reference against your experience than movies about screaming parents and awkward relationships between stepchildren. But this was...
Why do so many people put off long-term planning?
It's not always easy to think about the future. It can be uncomfortable to think about what could happen after your passing and your preferences regarding what will happen to your stuff. However, estate planning is an important step for every adult, regardless of age...
Mediation has an increasing role in child custody cases
If you've put a lot of time and effort into your family's happiness, it can feel like a cruel twist of fate if a divorce or similar event pits your desires against those of a former partner or spouse. A lot of touchstones in American society point to harsh and lengthy...
Reasons for divorce can vary in North Carolina
If you have a lot to lose in a divorce, you may be thinking you don't need one. After all, people can change, and that may include your own doubts about a spouse. In case that is not how things work out, though, it never hurts to be emotionally and legally prepared.A...
Dividing marital assets does not have to be a nightmare
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...
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...