Marital Misconduct, as defined by NC law, encompasses a broad spectrum of improper behaviors displayed by a spouse during the marriage. These behaviors can have profound effects on divorce proceedings and shape decisions related to different aspects of the divorce settlement. Examples include: Infidelity: Engaging...
Family law, a critical branch of the legal system, addresses matters relating to family relationships. It often touches the most intimate areas of personal life, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and support, as well as adoption and property distribution during divorce. In North Carolina, these...
21
Aug
2023
Legal Compensation in the Event of an Affair
Picture David and Lisa, a couple deeply in love. Their shared life seemed perfect, like a well-crafted symphony. However, everything changed when an affair introduced a jarring note into their harmonious relationship. This breach of trust, much like a crack in a once flawless piece...
08
Aug
2023
What Does My Separation Agreement Need to Cover?
In family law, a separation agreement plays an indispensable role as it marks the formal beginning of a couple's journey to part ways. This legally binding contract, with its roots firmly planted in the fundamentals of family law, sets forth a clear and detailed outline...
19
Jun
2023
How Rental Properties Are Handled in a Divorce
Married couples often use the joint or marital property for investment purposes. In the event of a divorce, dividing some kinds of investments is quite simple. They can separate cash into individual bank accounts, while stock or bond portfolios can be either divided equitably or...
05
Jun
2023
Termination of Parental Rights in North Carolina
Do you have questions about parental rights termination? Maybe you're worried about an abusive situation, or you are considering relinquishing parental rights to your child. Each state has parental rights termination laws, including North Carolina. You'll need to contact a North Carolina family attorney for...
It's a simple fact of life; children will need medical care that warrants medical expenses. They ride bikes and climb trees; they get clumsy at the wrong moment. Even the ones who aren't that active might come home from Kindergarten with a case of measles....
03
Apr
2023
When Can a Child Testify in a Custody Trial?
Divorce proceedings can be messy, especially when children are involved. In a custody trial, some parents might want to include a child's testimony to let the court know which parent they prefer to live with. However, the court highly protects children, and many stipulations are...
23
Jan
2023
Rental Properties: How Are Handled in a Divorce?
Married couples often use the joint or marital property for investment purposes. In the event of a divorce, dividing some kinds of investments is quite simple. They can separate cash into individual bank accounts, while stock or bond portfolios can be either divided equitably or...
09
Jan
2023
Termination of Parental Rights in North Carolina
Do you have questions about parental rights termination? Maybe you're worried about an abusive situation, or you are considering relinquishing parental rights to your child. Each state has parental rights termination laws, including North Carolina. You'll need to contact a North Carolina family attorney for...
