Divorce

If you’ve found yourself to our blog, then you might be wondering whether divorce is right for you. Although you might have already decided that the time has come to dissolve your marriage, there’s a chance that you still might be on the fence. You might be worried...

In many ways, the legal issues are the same in every divorce in North Carolina: If they have young children, the spouses must resolve questions of child custody and child support; and whether they have children or not, they must divide their marital property according...

Your marriage is on the rocks and despite your best efforts to reconcile, you and your spouse have made the decision to separate. You should know, however, that for legal purposes simply living apart does not necessarily mean you are separated. Legal separation in...

Your spouse cheated on you and this infidelity led to the painful decision to divorce. It is a heartbreaking position to be in, and in addition to the emotional pain, you likely have many financial concerns now that you are trying to support yourself on your own. If...

Divorcing couples entering the divorce process likely want to have some idea how their property will be divided. Property division in North Carolina is conducted according to equitable property division principles so it is helpful for divorcing couples to know what...

Grandparents in North Carolina have limited rights when it comes to visitation with grandchildren. Their hearts may ache to see them and vice versa, but legal steps must be taken if they want to see them on a semi-regular basis. Sometimes, a court order may be the...

Child custody is likely on the minds of many North Carolina parents who are going through the divorce process. For that reason, it can be helpful for divorcing parents to be familiar with how child custody is determined so they can better understand how they child...

There are several different methods of dividing a family home during the divorce process and the value of the home can impact that process and what the couple decides is the best option for them. To help divorcing couples resolve property division concerns, including...

When a married couple divorces, they must divide all their marital assets and debts in accordance with state law. For some forms of property, this is a relatively straightforward process. For instance, a checking account can be closed and the money divided between the...

A divorce could prove stressful and complicated for North Carolina spouses. When child custody factors into the divorce proceedings, things may become even more difficult. The court looks at all the arguments presented when awarding custody. However, the ultimate goal...