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Should you ask for the right of first refusal in a custody case?

You may not love your spouse anymore, but you don’t think they’re a bad parent. When it’s their parenting time, you have no doubt that they’ll take appropriate care of…

You may need a new mortgage after your divorce

If you’re getting divorced, you need to think about your finances and your housing situation. For many people, this means deciding if they want to sell their house or not.…

How to co-parent during the school year

School is back in session. Gone are the lazy days of summer fun when you and your ex-spouse enjoyed a more relaxed co-parenting schedule. Now it’s time for school, homework,…

Divorcing when you have a child with special needs

Getting divorced when you and your spouse have a child is not usually simple. There are custody decisions that must be made, co-parenting arrangements to grapple with and details about…

Who must agree for a North Carolina stepparent adoption to occur?

A stepparent can play almost the exact same role as a biological or legal parent. They will live with their stepchild and provide them with food, clothing and other basic…

Reasons some people delay divorce

There are often cases where people get divorced and then afterward say they wish they had done it much sooner. They were putting it off for some reason, but now…

2 steps to help you prepare for your divorce

Deciding to get a divorce isn’t easy, largely because of all the changes it will bring. Once you realize that this is going to happen, however, you need to ensure…

3 concerns unique to older divorcing couples

These days, when couples become empty nesters or retire, they sometimes realize that the person they’ve spent most of their adult lives with isn’t the person they want to spend…

2 questions to help you prepare for life after divorce

You don’t have to stay in your marriage forever because you did all the paperwork at a courthouse and said a few vows about commitment. Marriage isn’t as eternal as…

Is your ex struggling with substance abuse?

The relationship with your ex just wasn’t meant to be. You’ve divorced and decided to go your separate ways. However, you have children, so there will always be some sort…

Can your child choose where to live after a divorce?

An interesting fact about North Carolina is that the court will hear a child’s wishes when they’re old enough to make them known. In your divorce case, this is important,…

Traveling with your child to another state for vacation

Like many parents, you may be planning a summer vacation out of state with your children. This can be a fun and exciting time for the whole family, but it’s…

Divorce with multiple children can pose unique challenges

Going through a divorce is a challenging situation for an adult, but it’s even more difficult when you have children involved. Having more than one child when you’re in the…

3 behaviors that may constitute dissipation in family court

When married couples divorce, they have to separate their finances. Property division can be straightforward when couples already agree about what is appropriate or fair. It could also become a…

Financial mistakes to avoid during your divorce

Divorce means that almost every aspect of your life will change. This includes your financial situation. Unfortunately, if you aren’t sure how to protect yourself and safeguard your finances, you…