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Adoption is a legal process that establishes a parent-child relationship between two people. North Carolina residents may be familiar with child adoption cases, in which an adult or couple adopt a child from within the country or internationally to make the child...
Money can be a big factor in choosing to stay in a marriage or seek divorce. Some people may elect to put off divorce because they are unsure of how they will financially survive without the income and support of their partner. What all North Carolina residents should...
Child custody matters are usually of primary importance to parents during divorce. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing parents to be familiar with the different parts of how a child custody arrangement is determined. Components of child custody There are...
Couples across America are facing daily challenges that can create upheaval at home and upset the delicate balance that is necessary for their families to thrive. When these difficulties result in separation or divorce, it is essential to find a path forward that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
