Family Law

Marriage is about trust and tackling issues together as a couple. You won’t agree about everything but it’s important to have some fundamentals in place. Something that causes many couples to go their separate ways is disputes over finances. Do you and your spouse...

When you go through a divorce, your child has to go through it, too. Part of the difficulty of deciding on custody and parenting time also comes down to deciding where your child’s primary residence will be and how you’ll handle all their belongings. Should the parent...

Whether you were married for decades or months, did or did not have children, parted amicably or not, divorce hurts. The process and its after-effects will undoubtedly bring up a flood of difficult emotions at different times. You may at times feel deep sadness over...

When you have a teenage child who is approaching 18, you may wonder if it’s really necessary to put a custody schedule into place. They’re old enough to drive, go to their activities on their own and work a job. While your teen may be close to full independence, it is...

As you go through a divorce, you need to determine what to do with all of your assets. Perhaps you don't have children, so you're not worried about parenting time and custody situations. Everything revolves around your assets, and the home is your largest asset. As...

During a North Carolina divorce, both spouses can trust that the outcome for property division will be fair. That is because state law requires the equitable distribution of a couple's marital property based on their personal circumstances. A judge will look at...

Divorcing is tough on any child, but it can have a significant impact on those in elementary school. Between the ages of around six and 10, children are learning to be more independent and to voice their opinions. At this time, they still rely heavily on their parents...