Sometimes there is no other option but to divorce with your partner. Unfortunately, this major life event can have a negative impact on your child and your ex. As a form of retaliation, your ex-spouse may turn your child against you by taking a number of steps to...
Year: 2023
3 ways divorce could impact someone’s retirement plans
Those in North Carolina who want to divorce generally need to think about how their decision will affect their financial future. Divorce is not only an expensive process, it is also one that diminishes financial holdings and sometimes generates ongoing support...
How can you help children adjust to co-parenting?
Even while the divorce is ongoing in North Carolina, you and your spouse must already prepare the children for the changes that can happen. This includes the possibility of shared parenting time and the new setup that they will have to live with. Going through a...
How does mediation help resolve child custody matters?
Family litigation can cause unimaginable stress for you, your ex and your children. Aside from the pressure of going to trial, its costs might be expensive. Fortunately, the court provides mediation to resolve essential affairs, such as child custody and visitation....
What to do when you cannot afford child support
As a parent, you never know when your life may change; you might lose your job or get into an accident that prevents you from working. Even if you wish to pay child support, these changes can make it challenging to keep up. However, failing to pay child support in...
What affects eligibility for a divorce in North Carolina?
Getting a divorce is not an easy decision to make. Numerous factors could contribute to a couple's plan to end their marriage. Divorce might not seem ideal, but it could be the only option. However, a couple might need to review specific conditions that affect their...
What happens if a child has a strong preference about custody?
There are few things that are more challenging to deal with as a parent than knowing that your child is struggling. Unfortunately, for many kids, being part of a family when their parents are no longer romantically connected serves as a genuine challenge. Perhaps...
What happens when one parent won’t follow the parenting plan?
The terms included in a North Carolina parenting plan will somewhat restrict the personal freedoms of the parents who are subject to the order. They typically cannot leave the state permanently with the children or travel internationally without getting approval...