It can be difficult for parents in North Carolina to deal with "empty nest syndrome," or that period of time right after grown children leave the house. During this time, parents are going through a transition from a life that's all about the kids to a life alone with...
Parents in North Carolina might find that as their personal and family situations change, they might need to modify their existing custody order. There are different ways they can go about modifying an order as well as how they can prove to the court that it is...
People going through divorces in North Carolina have to consider many different things when they are negotiating how their assets and property should be divided. Among others, they should consider their taxes and potentially negotiate the use of the enhanced child tax...
If you're going through divorce or separation, your ex may let you know that they'd like to discuss child custody arrangements with a mediator. If you're not sure how to respond to this, it's important to get a thorough understanding of what a mediator can do for your...
During a divorce, parents in North Carolina will need to figure out custody and visitation issues. For some couples, negotiating will be straightforward and fast. For other cases, there might be concerns or contention about where the children will spend time. In these...
Many families in North Carolina struggle to get by because the noncustodial parents refuse to pay child support or are paying less than the required amount. If you have been a victim of this experience, you should rest assured that you can legally enforce the other...
When married couples in North Carolina decide to end their marriages, spousal support might be one of the issues that need to be resolved. Either spouse can request spousal support at the time the divorce petition or answer is filed. However, asking for spousal...
Many people in North Carolina think that getting divorced involves bitter, protracted litigation in court. While divorce litigation does happen, it is not the only option. There are a few different ways you can end your marriage without having to undergo the...
After a divorce, remarrying often changes the family dynamics for your children. However, many parents are not aware of how remarrying affects child support. In North Carolina, the non-custodial parent generally needs to provide child support to the parent living with...
The primary issue in North Carolina divorces aside from child custody and support is often property division. Being married in many respects is similar to a business partnership where each spouse often owns some prior property in addition to assets and property that...
