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Work with an expert when pursuing child custody modification
When couples reach a child custody agreement or when a court issues a child custody order, it isn’t always the case that the arrangement ends up working out. Fortunately, child…
Legal divorce may not always coincide with religious traditions
As readers may know, North Carolina law permits a no-fault divorce. In such a divorce proceeding, one party does not have to establish that the other spouse was at fault…
How to co-parent after divorce
Finishing a divorce can feel like a major weight has come off your shoulders. Weeks or months of negotiation, document collection, and court dates have finally finished, and you can…
3 tips to successful joint custody parenting
Following an acrimonious divorce, it’s common for there to be bad blood between exes. You may be ready to close the door on that chapter of your life altogether, and…
Advice from divorcées: own your financial future
In the majority of marriages in the United States, the husband makes all of the financial planning decisions on behalf of the couple. This statistic holds true across generations –…
Multi-state residency: In which state should you file for divorce?
Jurisdictional issues may sometimes come into play in a divorce. In some cases, it may be possible to file for divorce in multiple states. This can happen, for instance, when…
Timing of divorce filing can make a difference
In any profession, there are things you don’t learn until you get on the job. Once you’ve been practicing family law for a number of years, you start to notice…
Why you don’t have to give up on homeschooling your kids after a divorce
For thousands of parents across the country, homeschooling their children is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Homeschool by itself comes with its fair share of challenges. Divorce almost always makes…
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…
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…
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,…
Divorce considerations: should you keep your marital home?
You and your spouse have decided to part ways. Unless you have already outlined how your shared assets will be split – in the form of a prenuptial or postnuptial…
Student loan debt obligations in a North Carolina divorce
The cost of higher education is steeper than it’s ever been, and most people don’t have the funds to pay for their tuition out of pocket. Consequently, the number of…
The importance of a co-parenting plan for the pandemic
The global pandemic has created unique stress and hurdles for each of us. For those of us with children and custody agreements to manage, these challenges may be even greater.…
What should North Carolina stepparents know about adoption?
When you marry someone with children from a previous relationship, you aren’t just recognizing your relationship. You are also taking an important step toward building a family. For some stepparents…
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