North Carolina residents who are getting ready to go through a divorce probably feel like there is no end to the concerns that rise to the surface of their thoughts as the legal proceedings approach. Indeed, there are a number of issues that must be addressed in most...
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How do I ensure my premarital agreement is enforceable?
There are many reasons to have a premarital agreement: there may be substantial assets at stake; one party might be starting a business they believe will be successful; it is a second marriage and they need to protect their interests; or the sides simply want to keep...
How to prepare for divorce mediation
Mediation has many potential advantages in divorce. It can be less expensive and faster than trial or traditional negotiation. It also tends to reduce the animosity that is so common in divorce, which can be particularly important in cases where divorcing parents will...
Here’s what you need to know about hidden marital assets
The equitable division of marital assets during the divorce process is supposed to foster fairness. That’s why assets aren’t necessarily divided equally. While this gives you room to argue for your fair share of the marital estate, you may end up feeling cheated if...
Can I hold my former spouse in contempt?
You worked hard for the outcome that you got in your divorce. And when all was said and done, you might have breathed a sigh of relief thinking that you had put that chapter of your life behind you. While it’s true to a certain extent that you’ve moved on to a new...
How are child support obligations enforced?
Child support is intended for the care and needs of the child. For that reason, it is important that child support obligations are enforced. Parents should be familiar with how child support orders are enforced. Once there is a valid child support order in place, it...
When should a couple have a premarital agreement?
Premarital agreements are helpful to have in certain situations that couples who are marrying should be familiar with. Couples who are getting ready to get married should be familiar with when it is a good idea to have a prenuptial agreement. When it is a good idea to...
Getting a handle on a future visitation schedule
Divorce throws life plans off like no other event. It is an emotionally trying time not just for the parents, but especially for the children. Parents in North Carolina who have their children’s best interests in mind will want a custody arrangement that takes care of...
Why you should know about North Carolina child custody evaluations
When you’re fighting over child custody matters, you can quickly find yourself in a he-said, she-said situation, with each parent thinking that he or she knows what’s best for the child. This can be confusing for a judge, who is ultimately going to make child custody...
The benefits of divorce mediation
Divorce can be complicated and stressful, even among North Carolina couples who are amicably separating. Divorce used to be viewed as an expensive and lengthy process, but the rise of alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation in recent years have...
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