Moving Out of State with Your Child When You Have a Custody Agreement in North Carolina

Moving Out of State with Your Child When You Have a Custody Agreement in North Carolina

Child custody matters can be emotionally challenging, and when a situation arises where you want to relocate with your children to a different state than their other parent lives in, it becomes even more complex.  North Carolina has specific laws and guidelines that govern child custody relocations of which you must be aware.  Understanding Custody…

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11 Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce in North Carolina

Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce in North Carolina

Divorce is a significant life event that can be emotionally and legally complex. For many, the divorce process is unfamiliar, which can cause stress and lead to missteps that can end in unfavorable outcomes that negatively impact your post-divorce future.  If you are considering or going through a divorce in North Carolina, you must be…

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Prenuptial Agreements Benefit All Couples in North Carolina

Prenuptial Agreement Benefit All Couples in North Carolina

Summer is a great time to think about love and relationships; with both Pride celebrations and wedding season upon us, our attention often shifts to thoughts of marriage, commitment, and all kinds of summer loving.  While planning your wedding, it can be hard to imagine a time in the future where your happily-ever-after might reach…

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Divorce vs Annulment in North Carolina

Divorce vs Annulment in North Carolina

When a marriage has run its course and is simply no longer working, married couples in North Carolina have two options for legally ending their relationship: a divorce or an annulment. While both serve a similar purpose, there are distinct differences between the two. Divorce vs Annulment In simplest terms, a divorce – legally known…

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Custody and Summer Break in North Carolina

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Temperatures outside are heating up and kids are getting antsy, which can only mean one thing: it’s almost time for summer break. While most people associate summer break with easygoing days and fun in the sun, if you have a joint custody agreement, summer can create a lot of confusion. How do you split parenting…

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Thinking About Separating? Here Are Some Basic First Steps

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Separation is often an alternative to divorce for couples who cannot remain living together but do not yet want to end their marriage. Separation is also the first legal step required by North Carolina for couples intending to divorce.  In order to get divorced in North Carolina, a couple must live separate and apart –…

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How does property division work in North Carolina during a divorce?

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A divorce can be a tricky thing to navigate, and figuring out how to divide all the assets you share can just further complicate things. North Carolina is an equitable distribution state, which means that the state will try to divide assets fairly based on a couple’s current circumstances. It’s important to note that equitable…

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What You Need To Know About Cryptocurrency and Divorce

cryptocurrency and divorce

Are you worried that your spouse might be hiding assets or income? Gone are the days of hiding money under the mattress. The new method to squirrel away the assets: Cryptocurrency.  During a divorce, dividing the property between the parties can be a difficult process. Property is not limited to real estate or permanent fixtures;…

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Should I opt for a DIY divorce during COVID-19?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made things a little more difficult for couples wanting to separate and divorce in Charlotte. With court delays due to a temporary limit on operations and stay-at-home orders, many couples have considered the possibility of a “DIY” or uncontested divorce to move the process along. The NC court system reopened on…

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How Criminal Charges Affect Divorce and Custody

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Family Law Cases and DWI Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) in NC One thing many people might not understand about a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge – and subsequently a Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) charge – is the effect it can have on their child custody arrangement.  DWI penalties are strict…

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