Estate planning is crucial for parents with a special needs adult child. It ensures that the child is cared for and financially secure after the parents can no longer provide support. For parents in this situation, understanding the options and implications of...
Divorce is never easy, regardless of when it happens in life. However, divorcing as parents to adult children presents unique challenges and considerations. Therefore, knowing what to expect when going through a divorce in such a situation is crucial. Exploring the...
Divorce is a complex and often emotional process that can impact various aspects of a couple's life, including shared business interests. When a married couple who co-owns a family business decides to divorce, questions about the future of the business inevitably...
Please join us in congratulating Marsha Kennedy for being recognized by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly for her outstanding work in family law! The magazine's annual Power List "recognizes the most respected and accomplished attorneys in an area of practice." In...
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...
There are so many jargon terms used in the family court system that it may seem like a new language to someone who is new to this venue. A married adult in North Carolina contemplating divorce may understandably find all of the specialized language related to divorce...
When married couples in North Carolina divorce, they must navigate a potentially very involved property division process. Either through careful negotiation or litigation, spouses need to find a way to separate their finances in an appropriate and equitable manner....
Gray divorce is the term used for divorces involving couples who are 50 years old or older. If you find yourself in this position, which assets are most in need of protection as you move forward? Here are a few important things to keep in mind. Employer-sponsored...
Real property is typically the most valuable investment that married couples make jointly. Many families in North Carolina own their family homes, and both spouses likely contribute toward their mortgage each month. Families may also have a vacation home at a nearby...
Co-parenting can be a challenging task, but it's often essential for the well-being and happiness of children whose parents have separated or divorced. Fit co-parents generally need to work as a team to better ensure that their children have the solid foundation they...