If you are marrying in the near future, you probably have a lot on your mind, and one of the things you may be considering is whether you ought to put together a prenuptial agreement. Essentially, “prenups” are legally binding contracts that make certain...
Married couples in North Carolina and around the country are sometimes able to salvage relationships that may seem beyond repair to their friends and family members, and even betrayals like acts of adultery can be overcome when spouses still have affection for one...
Some North Carolina parents who are not receiving the child support they are supposed to get may turn to the court system for help. This could result in the parent who is not paying support being the subject of a wage garnishment. A study by the ADP Research Institute...
North Carolina residents who are 50 and older may be twice as likely to get a divorce as people in the same age group were in the 1990s. While the divorce rate is down among most age groups, it has increased for people ages 50 and older. These so-called "gray...
When couples living in North Carolina decide to end their marriages, property division is often a primary consideration. In many cases, the spouses genuinely want a fair and equitable settlement but may not fully understand the value of all of their assets. This can...
If a parent should pass away, there should be instructions regarding who will take care of his or her children. Many parents may count on their spouses being able to take over. However, it is important to have a plan in place in the chance that a spouse...
North Carolina residents who work in fields that involve travel or night life might have marriages that are more vulnerable to divorce than people whose jobs offer more stable hours and a higher income. Data from 2015 gathered in the American Community Survey and...
Divorced North Carolina couples with young children often have a difficult time in parenting their offspring in two separate households. The differences between the parents that led to their divorce, such as communication, are still present. Adding to those problems,...
One of the most important things you should do when creating your estate plans in Charlotte is anticipate potential problems your heirs may encounter. It is easy to assume estate planning is strictly for your benefit. However, your estate plans also have a...
Parenting after a divorce or separation can be a difficult situation for North Carolina estranged couples. Even in the most amicable of splits, a co-parenting relationship can be a delicate balance that is affected by the past history of the marriage as well as the...