Divorce has a way of shattering your dreams for the future – but you don’t want it to shatter your child’s chance at a college education. It’s important to understand that child support in North Carolina is only mandated until the child in question turns 18 years of...
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Will your spouse receive part of your inheritance in a divorce?
Couples spend their lives accumulating assets, hoping for a comfortable retirement and leaving a legacy for their children. With the right investments and estate planning, they are planting the seeds of generational wealth for years to come. However, parents' common...
Why some couples choose birdnesting custody arrangements
Anyone looking at real estate trends over the last few years may feel particularly anxious about the idea of divorcing. With both and housing prices rising significantly, it is more difficult than ever before for even successful professionals to acquire real property...
3 changes to make to your child custody arrangement
In a divorce where parents have children, they will have a child custody arrangement, either formally or informally. A formal child custody arrangement (separation agreement, parenting agreement or Court order) determines each parent’s rights, obligations and...
Will your divorce affect the operation of your family business?
When your family business is thrown into the mix of a divorce, things can get complicated. You’ve poured your heart and soul into building something together, and now the future seems uncertain. But fear not; there are ways to continue operating your family business...
Is seeking sole custody the right option for North Carolina parents?
Divorce can trigger many intense emotions, not the least of which is fear. Parents facing divorce often feel intensely nervous about the possibility of the divorce affecting their relationship with their children. For some parents, the big concern might actually be...
Can social media impact your child custody case?
Social media is a snapshot of our lives. We use it to share news, pictures and updates with friends and family. But it's important to remember that once something is posted online, it's out there forever and could negatively affect your child custody case. Your...
What can you do about marital assets dissipation during divorce?
Dividing the assets you acquired as a couple (marital assets) is among the most contentious aspects of a divorce. A lot can go wrong, especially if you cannot agree on how to divide your property fairly. One of the most troubling issues is when one spouse dissipated...
Should you create a divorce registry?
In recent years, the concept of a divorce registry – which is like a wedding registry but is designed to help someone rebuild their life post-divorce – has gained attention. If you are facing the end of your marriage, the opportunity to create a divorce registry may...
What makes a prenup unconscionable?
Starting a marriage while talking about its potential end is anything but romantic. However, this is what a prenuptial agreement does. This is a legal document that soon-to-marry couples sign to define the terms of the divorce should things fail to work. For a prenup...