Many women (and some men) take their partner’s last name when they get married or add that name (hyphenated or not) to their own. If you did that and are now divorcing, you need to make a choice about whether to return to your previous name or keep your married name....
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Divorced? Have kids? Plan ahead with your co-parent for the coming school year
While many parents are just now starting to get things together for the summer, parents who are recently divorced and those who are going through a divorce need to start thinking about the next school year. There are several things that you can work out now that can...
Why is it important to get medical care after an accident?
After you’re involved in a car crash, it is important to get medical care. Even if you don’t think that you’re hurt, you may have serious injuries that have not yet developed symptoms. Delayed-onset injuries, as well as other common car crash injuries, need to have...
Can your ex take the kids out of state on vacation?
One of the hardest things about a divorce with minor children in North Carolina is the requirement to share custody with your ex afterward. The two of you will likely continue to disagree about aspects of parenting, ranging from how you discipline the children to how...
What dangers do swimming pools pose?
It's that time of year again here in Asheville when many individuals will head into someone's backyard or the local community swimming pool to cool off during what's sure to be record high temperatures this summer. Swimming pools are inherently dangerous, no matter...
Having money doesn’t stop divorce
People often talk about how money problems can lead to divorce. Many individuals take this to mean that couples who can’t have financial trouble generally endure more stress and are more likely to get divorced. The opposite side of that statement is the suggestion...
How “discernment counseling” can help you prepare for divorce
Many unhappily married couples remain together for far too long. They neither commit to work on the marriage to save it nor make the decision to end it. That’s particularly true when neither spouse has strong feelings about taking either step. However, that’s not...
What is the proposed Hands-Free N.C. bill?
Most people know that distracted driving is a major issue that affects everyone's safety -- and there's no one way to stop it. North Carolina legislators are proposing a new bill to deal with the problem of distracted driving. Yet, that alone may not be enough to keep...
Can you expunge, and seal, your criminal record?
If you have a criminal record, you know that it can have a negative impact on your life. It may make it harder to find a job, for example, or limit your options for schooling. The thing you should remember is that it is sometimes possible to have your record expunged....
Will the courts order your ex to help pay for the kids’ college?
Kids are expensive even when there are two parents to pay the costs. When you divorce, it can be even more difficult for the parents in the family to maintain two separate households while still meeting the needs of their children. A parental divorce can mean reduced...
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