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Author Archives: Hilary St. Louis
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…
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…
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…
The problem of financial infidelity
Financial conflict plays a role in the demise of many marriages. Hidden financial assets or “financial infidelity” can wreak havoc on a relationship. Financial infidelity refers to when a partner…
Why more couples are getting divorced later in life
We all know that divorce is more common than it used to be. However, it may surprise you to learn that while divorce rates have actually fallen among younger couples…
Can a change in circumstance lead to a change in alimony?
Your alimony arrangement doesn’t have to last forever. Certain types of life changes can make you eligible for an alimony modification. Today we examine five common changes in circumstance that…
Discrimination suit: refugee adoption by same-sex couple banned
Fatma Marouf is a law professor in Texas, specializing in immigration and refugee law. She travels around the country, giving lectures and engaging in other activities to support refugee rights.…
Dealing with financial dishonesty during divorce
Infidelity is often given as a reason for getting divorced. As it turns out, infidelity is not limited to the bedroom. A recent survey finds that many people consider financial…
What is the process of adopting my stepchild in North Carolina?
Last year was a pivotal time in your life. You met a wonderful woman, and you couldn’t imagine spending the rest of your life without her. Then you met her…
Can my military status hurt my chances for child custody?
Being in the military can lead to a somewhat unpredictable lifestyle. You might be deployed overseas at the drop of a hat, or you could be restationed to another state.…
Federal judge allows lawsuit against Applebee’s mandatory tipping
Former customers at a string of New York City-based Applebee’s restaurants are suing over a forced tipping system, which the plaintiffs argue should be voluntary. At the restaurants in question,…
Prenups on the rise among millennials
The millennial generation—the subset of the population born between 1981 and 1997—is approaching marriage differently than in previous generations. It’s preparing for the possibility of divorce. Recent years have seen…
Can a postnuptial agreement be good for your marriage?
You’ve probably heard of a prenuptial agreement—a contract a couple makes prior to wedding that defines the way in which property will be distributed in the event of a divorce.…
Don’t delete that post – everything is evidence
With the rise in the popularity of social media come the inevitable issues that stem from its common use as a form of communication. Divorce is not exempt from the…
Tips for creating a property settlement
In a previous post, we talked about the requirements of receiving equitable distribution in your divorce. One factor that can help you avoid equitable distribution in North Carolina is if…
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