Concord Legal Blog
Don’t let 2020 stop your divorce plans
In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a pause on life in Concord. While restaurants, movie theaters and stores have reopened, most of us are not going out as much as we used to. Many of us are working or going to school from home, and things involving large...
Cyber-spying becoming increasingly common in divorce
When one member of a couple decides they want a divorce, you might anticipate hurt feelings on the other side. You could predict anger, resentment and a drawn-out legal battle. What you might not expect, however, is for your ex to digitally stalk you, to trace your...
North Carolina state senator sued by lover’s ex-husband
A good number of factors may go into the break-up of a marriage. In many cases, there may be blame to assign to both sides, thus allowing for the concept of a "no-fault" divorce – which recognizes that responsibility for the end of a relationship need not fall on one...
Co-parenting tips to keep your family safe for back to school
Governor Cooper has announced that North Carolina public schools will be open for both in-person and remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year. This leaves parents with important decisions about how they want to educate their children. If you have opted to have...
Divorce survey reveals the facts about why Charlotte-area marriages end
Survey results do not always give the full picture, but they can give us a glimpse into peoples' lives and thoughts. In a recent survey of more than 300 divorced people in the Charlotte area, respondents discussed the "real" reason their marriage ended. Their answers...
Back-to-school co-parenting: how to support online learning
Back to school is always a busy time of year – arranging pick-ups from soccer practice, attending piano recitals and purchasing school supplies. But this year, it’s a whole new ballgame. Many children will be attending school 100% remotely – putting added...
How to tell your adult children that you’re divorcing
The divorce rate in the U.S. has been steadily climbing for decades. But for adults over 50, this growth has been markedly higher than other demographics. So-called “gray divorce” is 109% more common than it was in 1990. When older couples decide to part ways after...
How delinquent child support can hurt you over the long term
The economy has taken a dive in recent months. Unemployment is up, and those with jobs may feel less secure about their income stability. In such a financially precarious situation, you may be faced with some difficult choices. Do you pay your child support this...
