The decision to marry is usually an emotional one that sets two people in love on a life path that provides hopes and dreams for a shared future. Many people do not realize until much later that it is also a contract that can have profound financial implications for...
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Two steps to take if you want to keep the family home post-divorce
As a physician in the Winston-Salem area, you probably spent a lot of time and money going to med school, working long hours during your residency and finally seeing financial success as your career thrives. However, being a physician comes with many stressors and...
How to help your child manage the stress of divorce
Divorce can be very stressful for children in North Carolina especially if they feel caught in the middle between two warring parents. Moreover, they may identify with parents who claim the other acted awfully or unfairly. This could lead to trouble at home or at...
The process of modifying a divorce settlement
The need to modify a divorce settlement agreement can be inevitable as the former spouses, and their children, experience life changes following the divorce. The family law process provides a process and a framework to help divorcing couples modify child custody,...
Understanding child support services in North Carolina
As any North Carolina parent will attest, raising a child can be expensive. They will further assert that it takes a village to raise a child. Thus, when a parent is caring for a child on his or her own, it can feel very overwhelming. Whether it is due to a split or a...
Basic points about asset division and equitable distribution
In a North Carolina divorce, there are bound to be disagreements about various issues. Often, the focus is on child custody, child support and alimony. While these are undoubtedly important and generally come to the forefront, asset division should not be downplayed....
How prenuptial agreements work in North Carolina
One type of agreement that has long been viewed skeptically by those who believe that romance is all you need in marriage is the prenuptial agreement. Surprisingly enough, however, it is becoming more common for a spouse to request a prenup in order to keep valuable...
Two ways to establish paternity in North Carolina
Not every child in North Carolina is born to married parents. Having a child out of wedlock is losing its negative stigma among many. But, if a child is born to parents who are not married and are no longer in a relationship with one another, if the child’s mother...
Can a sleep divorce help avoid a real one?
The last year has been rough on most couples, especially those that live together. One point of contention though is often sleeping. After all, while sleeping in the same bed may be considered, “normal,” these days, when one thinks about it, sharing a bed is a...
How will child support be decided in your family law case?
Many divorce cases in North Carolina can become contentious quickly. After all, these cases are not only legal issues – something many people might never encounter – but they are cases in which the details of your personal life are at issue: your marriage, your...
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