Child support is ordered by the court to ensure children have their health, education and maintenance needs met. A parent may need to provide income documentation, expenses they have paid for the child and other information for the court to determine the amount of...
Who needs a prenuptial agreement?
When a person in North Carolina hears the term “prenuptial agreement” they may immediately think of wealthy celebrities. So, does that mean that prenuptial agreements are only for the well-to-do or famous individuals? Not so. Young people entering their first marriage...
Study finds dating app marriages don’t last
We have all done it, swiped left, clicked, “Like,” sent a “Wink,” etc. Online dating has become the de facto way to date, especially during the last two years. Indeed, for most of our younger friends, it is hard to find a couple, married or otherwise, that did not...
Back to school custody situations following a summer divorce
It is back to school time for children across North Carolina. Some kids may be excited to head back to the classroom while others may wish summer lasted just a little bit longer. But the new school year may look different than years past if a child’s parents divorced...
Understanding how alimony awards are arrived at during divorce
Alimony can be an area of disagreement during a divorce. Because it can be a contentious issue, it is helpful for divorcing couples to know what factors are used to determine alimony and what types of alimony may be awarded as part of their divorce settlement...
Should I consider a separation agreement before a divorce?
In family law cases in North Carolina, people are not always completely sure that they want to move forward with divorce proceedings immediately. In some instances, they simply want to try living apart to see if they are prepared to end the marriage or there is a...
The advantages of mediation in resolving divorce disputes
Divorce disputes can prove extremely expensive, time-consuming and emotionally taxing, but they don't necessarily have to. Mediation is a dispute resolution method that can help you reach agreement with your soon-to-be ex in a better way. Some of the advantages of...
