If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may have one or more properties that are subject to division during your separation. Splitting your marital assets can be difficult, especially if neither of you want to sell your properties or allow the other spouse...
Where will the child live after a divorce or separation? This question is often one of the most important and emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. Fathers, who historically have been pressured to take a back seat in custody disputes, often have serious concerns...
Where parents are concerned, determining child custody is one of the key issues to resolve in a divorce. Sadly, it can also be one of the most likely issues to cause stress and conflict. You can reduce the chance of a child custody dispute by ensuring you understand...
One of the tasks in any divorce is to divide your property. North Carolina law considers the majority of assets acquired during the marriage to be marital property. They need to be divided equitably. If your partner has tried to hide some of those assets, you could...
As a parent about to divorce, one of your most important tasks will be explaining things to your children. It is essential to think carefully about how you will break the news to them. Telling your kids about your divorce is the opening step of a two-way conversation...
One of the rays of light amidst the past year’s darkness has been that many fathers have spent more time at home with their children. It has given many doubters ample proof that fathers can be just as capable of running a household and looking after their children as...
Most parents want the best for their children, and they are willing to make any sacrifice in order to fulfill their child's happiness. However, parents may have to make tough decisions, especially when it comes to child custody. In North Carolina, co-parents have...
Many North Carolina residents are fortunate enough to receive an inheritance from parents, grandparents or other loved ones. In some cases, the inherited assets or funds could be substantial or valuable, and deciding what to do with the inheritance is not always as...
Once you decide to divorce, you will then turn your attention to the process itself. While many people assume that litigation is their only option, this isn’t true. Mediation is one of the best ways to work through your divorce in an efficient and effective manner....
As someone who is going through a divorce, you know that you are entitled to at least some portion of your marital assets. North Carolina is an equitable distribution state, which means that you and your spouse should determine how to divide your assets fairly, not...