When It Comes To Your Family, Experience Is Critical.
A final divorce decree will include orders regarding spousal support, the division of property, child custody, and child support. While the division of property and spousal support cannot be changed once the final decree is issued, there are times when child support or child custody may need to be modified by either spouse. If you believe you have a valid…
If you and your spouse have decided to pursue the dissolution of your marriage, it is essential to understand that divorce in North Carolina is a process and not an event that resolves quickly. Each divorce is unique, and it can be challenging to predict just how long a divorce will take for a specific couple. An experienced Raleigh divorce…
The holidays are fast approaching, and you may be tabling parts of your non-urgent to-do list until after they have come and gone. While this is a time-saving and stress-reducing strategy for many tasks, it is not always the right way to handle a possible divorce. If you know your marriage has reached its final stages, do not put off…
In the State of North Carolina, alimony (or spousal support) refers to payments made by a supporting spouse to a dependent spouse for that spouse’s support and maintenance after divorce. Generally, a spouse who makes less money than the other spouse is considered a dependent spouse. The length of your marriage is likely to play a significant role in whether…
Marriage, in the eyes of the law, is a contract; a contract that can be broken when a judge signs an order granting divorce. Officially, the State of North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state, which means that fault does not enter into the divorce process. The fact is, however, that there are circumstances in which fault is taken into…
It used to be that most divorcing couples both worked 9 to 5 (or one stayed home with the children and the other worked 9 to 5), and a basic, cookie-cutter custody schedule worked for almost everyone. Those days are gone. Many divorcing couples have highly unique work schedules that change on a regular basis, and these couples have to…
While many divorces are extremely contentious, many others are not. If you and your divorcing spouse are in agreement regarding the terms or your divorce – or are willing to work them out together – you are good candidates for an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is a process by which you bypass the court’s intervention, and instead, present the…
At best, divorce is a difficult transition. Once your divorce is finalized, you’ll no doubt be ready for your brand new post-divorce life to begin. While that’s completely understandable, it can help to know that moving forward after divorce often includes challenges of its own. Preparing for what is to come can help you take on post-divorce challenges with greater…
If your ex-spouse pays you child support, you need those funds to help support your shared children in a happy and healthy home. If your child’s other parent is seeking a child support modification, it can be a stressful experience. After all, it’s unlikely that he or she is paying you more than you need. If you’re facing a child…
Divorce is hard on everyone, but it is generally hardest on the children involved. Yes, you and your ex-spouse have been through a lot and may want to spend as little time as possible conferring with one another post-divorce, but anything you can do to make co-parenting easier and more amicable symbolizes your commitment to putting your children first. If…