Christmas and birthdays can be complicated for divorcing parents of minor children. There's the question of where and how the kids will celebrate those days, and the potential complications of gift giving While many co-parents do their shopping separately, with each...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be one of the most challenging parts of parenting. Emotions may still be raw, and schedules can get complicated. However, one of the most overlooked struggles children face is trying to navigate two sets of rules under...
Divorce is hard enough without having to deal with a narcissistic partner who makes things even more chaotic. One common—and painful—situation is when your spouse tells your children about the divorce before you’re ready and without your knowledge. Not only does this...
Children often have strong feelings about which parent they want to live with after a divorce. Parents might wonder how much these preferences matter in North Carolina custody cases. The courts aim to make decisions that protect each child's well-being and future...
Assuming that you and your co-parent both recognize that neither of you should have to shoulder the back-to-school costs for the kids alone, it’s time to have a conversation or two about how to handle the upcoming school year. Here are a few things you and your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Prenuptial agreements used to be regarded pretty negatively, but they’ve become increasingly accepted and downright common – except you didn’t get one. Maybe you were married before social attitudes about prenups started changing or maybe you simply felt too...