When It Comes To Your Family, Experience Is Critical.
The upheaval and turmoil that accompany divorce can be devastating and far-reaching. Divorce has the potential to impact every major aspect of a person’s life: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial. Divorce is stressful, but for some people, it is also emotionally traumatic. While it is common for people going through divorce to experience a wide range of emotions,…
It is not unusual for a client to hire an attorney to represent them in their divorce and related legal matters and then have concerns about whether they should change attorneys. One of the primary reasons for client dissatisfaction is the attorney’s failure to respond to the client’s phone calls, emails, or communications in a timely manner. Other reasons clients…
Under North Carolina’s equitable distribution laws, all marital property must be valued as of the date of the parties’ separation. If you or your spouse own a business that is marital property, then the business must be valued for purposes of equitable distribution. It is well-established that when neither party presents credible evidence as to the value of an asset,…
There are five discrete legal issues that are commonly associated with divorce: (1) child custody, (2) child support, (3) post separation support, (4) alimony, and (5) equitable distribution of marital and divisible property and debts. Although the actual divorce must be granted by the court, you and your spouse can settle other issues related to your divorce outside of court.…
The use of social media during separation and divorce can have serious and unforeseen consequences. If you are going through a divorce, or are involved in any kind of legal dispute, one of the most important things you can do is limit your use of social media. Divorce lawyers have quickly learned that Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, personal blogs, and other…
It is fairly common for parents to establish and fund financial accounts in the name of their minor child. Often this is done in anticipation of the child’s college education expenses, to create savings for the child, or for estate planning purposes. Depending on the type of account, the age of the child, and the purpose for which the account…
A new school year will soon begin and some parents will be making decisions regarding which school their child should attend. Where a child attends school is an important decision that can impact the child’s overall development and well-being. Inevitably, parents will have disagreements over where their child should attend school. One parent may want the child enrolled in a…
A prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement) is an agreement entered into between two parties who are planning to be married. In order to be legal and binding, a prenuptial agreement must be entered into and signed by both parties before the marriage. However, parties who are already married can take advantage of some of the benefits of…
The easiest way to facilitate a marital separation is for one spouse to move out of the marital home. But, what happens if neither spouse is willing to move out? Can one spouse force the other spouse to vacate the marital home? In North Carolina, there are limited options to force a marital separation. One option is for a spouse…
Divorce is an emotionally challenging and legally complex process that impacts various aspects of life, including finances. In North Carolina, just like in any other state, couples seeking divorce must navigate the maze of tax implications that arise during and after...