North Carolina residents who owe back child support and are looking to purchase a home may be concerned about whether their delinquent child support payments will hinder their efforts to be a homeowner. They should be aware that delinquent child support can qualify as...
People in North Carolina who are 50 and older are getting divorced at a higher rate than they did in 1990, but there could be health, social and economic complications for divorce in this age group. Divorce can lead to chronic stress and depression, and these problems...
North Carolina couples who plan to get married should consider the importance of completing a prenuptial agreement. The main purpose of the legal document is to verify how assets will be allocated if a marriage ends in divorce. In situations in which a married couple...
A life insurance policy can be tremendously helpful for whomever you designate as a beneficiary. You may already know whom you want to name – perhaps a child or your spouse. However, naming a life insurance beneficiary should not be something you do...
When parents in North Carolina decide to divorce, the transition to co-parenting can be challenging yet also rewarding. Divorced parents may clash over parenting styles and issues that come with step-parents and blended families. Some parents may find it difficult to...
Divorce can upend your financial situation and make you reassess every facet of your life. While you are dividing your marital finances, it is a good time to start thinking about securing your future. Creating a financial plan will give you the peace of mind you need...
Child custody proceedings are conducted to determine whom a child's custodial parent will be and what rights the noncustodial parent will have. Parents in North Carolina who want maximum parental rights need to prepare for a child custody hearing thoroughly. If a...
A child support agreement developed between parents in North Carolina sometimes addresses the expenses that could arise for a child's uninsured or unreimbursed medical expenses. These costs represent bills in addition to health insurance premiums, such as co-pays,...
A child support case in North Carolina or any other state can have one of four designations. Each label begins with "IV" in reference to Title IV of the Social Security Act of 1975. If a case has an IV-D label, it means that a parent has asked for help from the Office...
It is no secret that getting a divorce can be costly. The property division process alone can have a significant effect on your financial future. While you may be experiencing emotional turmoil, it is crucial to not lose sight of the money aspect of...