Divorce can be long, emotionally draining and expensive. When many people begin the divorce process, they many not fully anticipate all of the financial factors that go into divorcing. Alimony and child support may be primary concerns, but they may overlook other...
Month: April 2018
Thinking about divorcing? Update your estate plan ASAP.
When you think of divorce, aside from the feelings of resentment or heartache, you may also think of issues such as alimony, child custody and property division. However, your estate plan is also an important matter that should not be overlooked. If you have an estate...
What can House Bill 505 mean for grandparents’ visitation rights?
Under North Carolina law, a grandparent’s ability to visit their grandchildren is typically at the discretion of the parents. If a parent denies grandparent visitation, a grandparent can only gain visitation rights by filing a parallel motion to get child custody—and...
Core considerations in drafting a separation agreement
In order to get an absolute divorce in North Carolina, you and your spouse must be separated for at least one year. In the eyes of the law, legal separation commences on the day that both members of the couple take up separate residences. Once the separation...
Can a grandparent take custody of a grandchild in North Carolina?
In the state of North Carolina, the court has an interest in allowing parents to maintain custody of their children whenever possible. However, if parents are unable--or unwilling--to provide a safe, nurturing environment for a child, the court may consider other...
How North Carolina calculates child support
Like most other states, North Carolina calculates child support based on a set of standard guidelines. The guidelines spell out how parents will share the cost of raising their children when they no longer live together. This means the guidelines apply equally to...