You got through your divorce and the associated custody issues after a significant struggle -- but there’s no guarantee that the custody agreement you have today will work tomorrow. Under North Carolina law, you can ask for a modification of your custody order any...
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Factors to consider when selecting your child’s guardian
When you have a child, you constantly have to make a lot of tough decisions -- and that's especially true when you're thinking about important issues like what would happen to your child if you're not around to raise them. Deciding who you want as your child’s...
Why you’ll need an appraisal in a divorce after a long marriage
There are so many complications involved in a high-asset divorce that many people overlook some of the most important steps. Making sure that you get a fair outcome requires that you understand your household's financial circumstances and the value of your assets....
When family business owners divorce
Family businesses are very common. Some are side jobs that people do while working in another field, but many are full-time operations that pay the bills. A lot of today’s major corporations started as family businesses. What if you’re running a family business with...
Why it’s critical to share 50-50 parenting time during your child’s earliest years
If there's going to be one detail that parents struggle with when they divorce, then child custody is generally going to be at the top of that list. Parents often spend considerable time pondering how they should share custody of their child. The authors of a 2017...
The bigger your assets, the more amicable your divorce may be
Many individuals get the impression that their problems would be minimal if they only had money, and it isn't uncommon for divorcing couples to blame money woes for some of their problems. A study published by Fatherly, however, shows that divorce doesn't...
How is the value of art assessed during a divorce?
If you are getting a divorce and are an artist or collect art, now is the right to time get an appraiser to work with you and your attorney. An art appraiser is the only professional who can accurately place a value on a piece of artwork. While two appraisers may not...
A receivership can protect valuable property in a divorce
People don’t always act appropriately or even legally when they’re going through a divorce. Some spouses will do anything to hold on to an asset. Others will do whatever they can to keep their spouse from getting it – even if it means depleting it or letting it be...
When can a parent get sole custody in a North Carolina divorce?
Sharing custody with your ex isn't fun, but it is a common outcome in North Carolina divorces. Making divorce as easy as possible for the children and upholding the rights of both parents is the focus of the courts in custody proceedings. Sharing joint physical...
Why is property division more complex in a high-asset divorce?
Some people might tell you that a high-asset divorce is an ordinary divorce with more money at stake. Yet, that is not how we look at it. There are many complexities that most divorcing couples do not have to worry about. If you're approaching divorce and you there...
