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....
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...
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...
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...
Custody Trial: When Can a Child Testify?
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...
It's a simple fact of life; children will need medical care and will have 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...
North Carolina is one of the few states still requiring alimony payments after a divorce. Here is what you need to know about how long it lasts and when payments will stop. When it comes to divorce, few things are as contentious as alimony. Mercedes...
Parental Rights: The Outline in North Carolina
For those graced with children, parenting is one of the great delights in their lives. The high spirits, however, come with a remarkable sense of responsibility to take care of them and bring them up correctly. Parental Rights and Custody Every parent should know that...
Most of the time, people confuse divorce and a separation agreement as both signify the end of a marriage. But are these two concepts the same? If you are getting a divorce in NC, you need to understand the differences between them. The one you...
Co-Parenting Communication Dos and Don’ts
When parents choose to divorce, it's important to provide stability and support for their children. However, the process of finding a co-parenting relationship that works for both parents and the kids can be difficult. Here is a co-parenting communication guide that works and some things...