Every couple experiences at least some marital problems. Some couples are able to resolve their problems and restore their relationships. For other couples, the problems put pressure on the relationship that eventually tears apart the marriage. Newsweek describes...
Family Law
Should you opt for shared custody?
As parents of divorce, it is important to put time and thought into deciding how to work a custody situation. Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks. However, shared custody tends to have a higher amount of benefits compared to drawbacks. So is this the option...
What constitutes marital misconduct in North Carolina?
When your North Carolina marriage ends, it may be because your spouse messed around with someone outside of your marriage or otherwise broke your trust and marital agreement. Depending on the specifics of your situation, your ex may have committed something the state...
How does parental alienation hurt children?
Following a divorce, parental alienation occurs when one parent tries to weaken the bond between the other parent and his or her child. Parental alienation leads children to disown or alienate one of their parents. According to Psychology Today, over 3 million...
Ways to keep a calm mindset during divorce talks
No one should blame you for feeling agitated or anxious in the opening stages of your divorce. Still, you should not let your emotions get the better of you. Your goal should be to navigate your divorce in a way that leaves you with the best possible outcome. Keeping...
Leaving the court in charge of custody may not be in your child’s best interest
After a divorce, the deciding factors for child custody can become complex. Sometimes, two adults do not agree on what they consider the best interests of their children. When parents cannot come to a decision, the court steps in and a judge may decide for you. The...
Taking a look at the divorce rate
If you are considering filing for a divorce, you could have many questions and even concerns. Whether you are unsure how the court will divide your property or you worry about child custody or support as a parent, you likely need to reflect on many different issues....
How do military parents handle custody?
When civilian and military parents go through a divorce, they often have questions about how to handle matters of custody. After all, what happens when the military parent faces deployment? How do parents handle this situation? Fortunately, more laws these days...
What are the consequences of hiding assets during divorce?
If you are on the verge of divorcing your spouse, the two of you already may not see eye-to-eye on financial matters. After all, according to a recent survey, financial disagreements are responsible for more than 30% of divorces. Your money clashes may not end when...
Child custody rights of unmarried parents
When you have children, and your relationship with the other parent ends, you face many concerns. If you are unmarried, you may wonder about your rights regarding child custody. Although many laws make a connection between parenting and marriage, North Carolina does...