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Is My Spouse Entitled to My Inheritance After Divorce?

Posted on August 16, 2022

That depends. Usually, inheritance is a separate asset, not marital, but sometimes an inheritance can start out as marital or become marital property. It is possible, however, for an inheritance to start as and remain separate property that would not have to get shared with your spouse in a divorce.

Finding Hidden Digital Assets During a Divorce

Posted on July 21, 2022

Hiding marital assets during a divorce action can significantly change the outcome of several issues. If a spouse hides assets, it can impact the amount of child support and spousal support. It also prevents the innocent spouse from receiving their fair share of marital assets. A North Carolina family law attorney...

Avoid These Business Valuation Mistakes During Your Divorce

Posted on July 18, 2022

Going through a divorce is not easy. Divorce can be even more complicated when a family business is involved. Questions such as whether the company is a marital asset or if both spouses have an ownership interest will arise. Consulting with a North Carolina family law attorney is essential to ensure...

Who Makes Medical Decisions for a Child After Divorce?

Posted on June 16, 2022

Typically, the custody order from the court will control who gets to make medical decisions for a child after divorce. This issue can encompass things like choosing the child’s pediatrician and specialists, consenting to medical treatments from vaccinations to surgery, and taking the child to doctor appointments. A

Is a Non-custodial Parent Responsible for Medical Bills?

Posted on June 13, 2022

Usually, the court orders address many of the financial issues that can arise after two people with children divorce. One of those issues deals with the health insurance and medical bills of the children. If the court papers say that the non-custodial parent is responsible for the medical bills, then they are,...

How a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support

Posted on May 23, 2022

One of the many adverse consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been its impact on the payment of child support. Either the parent paying or receiving child support payments might have lost their job because of the pandemic, a parent might lose time from work when they catch COVID-19 or because...

What is the Role of a Divorce Mediator?

Posted on May 21, 2022

If you would like to resolve your divorce amicably rather than going through a bitter court battle, you might want to consider using a divorce mediator. Mediation can help people resolve most, if not all, of their contested issues. A North Carolina family law attorney could serve as...

6 Myths About North Carolina Child Support

Posted on April 14, 2022

There are a lot of misconceptions about child support. Relying on incorrect assumptions could cost you plenty. A North Carolina family lawyer can handle your child support case and help you avoid these 6 myths about North Carolina child support. MYTH: If Your Ex Does...

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Dealing with Changes to Custody and Visitation Arrangements Caused by COVID-19

Posted on April 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic turned everyone’s life upside down, particularly families with minor children. If you and your ex have a court-ordered parenting plan, you have likely found the last two years to be challenging. Even the most amicable of divorces can get strained to the breaking point when schools shut down suddenly,...

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What Are the 3 Types of Child Custody?

Posted on March 16, 2022

If your marriage or relationship is ending and you have children in common, you need to know about child custody, visitation, and many other things. A North Carolina family law attorney can answer your questions and advocate for you in your divorce or child custody case. The word...

Can You Kidnap Your Own Child in North Carolina?

Posted on March 13, 2022

Yes, it is possible to kidnap your own child in North Carolina, and the penalties for a conviction of parental kidnapping can be severe. If a person takes of keeps his or her biological or adopted child for the purpose of keeping the other parent or legal guardian from having or finding...

How Does a Collaborative Divorce Work?

Posted on February 10, 2022

People who find themselves needing to get divorced might seek a way to keep this unpleasant process as civilized as possible. Particularly if they have children to raise, people going through a divorce might want to find a way to separate their lives without hating each other. Collaborative divorce can provide a...