Parents of children under the age of 18 in North Carolina might wonder who is financially responsible for the child of their minor child. If both the child's mother and father are under the age of 18 and they are not emancipated, the primary responsibility for child...
North Carolina parents who are going through a divorce may also need to make a decision about child custody and visitation. If parents cannot agree, then the decision will have to be made by a judge. A judge decides who will be the better parent and what is in the...
Custody is always a concern for parents who are going through a divorce, but it may be an even bigger issue if you or your spouse travels frequently. Whether you do so for your job or other circumstances, it may have an impact on custody arrangements.There are a few...
Some parents in North Carolina may wonder if they can ask for back child support for their children when the other parents have not contributed financially to their care. It is possible to request that courts order back child support, but the parents will need to be...
When a couple divorces, any assets that are considered to be marital assets are divided. This means that even items that are in one person's name, such as a retirement account, may be split up when a marriage ends. If assets from a retirement account are to be doled...
Divorce is difficult no matter the surrounding circumstances. In addition to the emotional toll, you may be apprehensive of the impact it will have on your finances. This is especially true if you are not the breadwinner in the family or if you do not work at all....
North Carolina couples who plan to get married may want to consider signing a prenuptial agreement. This is a contract that covers certain financial aspects should the marriage come to an end. Prenups are not solely for couples who have unequal financial standings or...
The Deadbeat Parent's Punishment Act is one way that parents in North Carolina and throughout the country may pursue another parent who is not paying child support. The federal law, which was put into place in 1998, is designed to punish parents who have left the...
The decision to disinherit your child is not one that should be made lightly. On the contrary, doing so may have permanent and considerable consequences, so it is important that you carefully weigh the pros and cons of disinheritance before making the official...
Although divorce is fairly common today, when a North Carolina child's parents split up, it can still be a very difficult experience. Studies have shown that divorces can have lasting emotional effects on children, but there are ways that parents can help make the...