The state of North Carolina allows you to seek a divorce at any time, for any reason, and without the need for your spouse's approval. However, just because you have the ability to end your marriage doesn't necessarily mean it's the best decision. Let's take a look at...
Working out your child custody agreement may be the most difficult part of your divorce. Even if you and your spouse are parting on peaceful terms, you may have different ideas of what an ideal custody schedule looks like. If your split is contentious, though, trying...
When you hear the word “prenuptial agreement,” you might think of a contract intended for a Kardashian – someone with exorbitant income whose “I dos” aren’t really expected to last. But for the average Jane and Joe – the middle-income couple who has every intention of...
The thought alone of co-parenting after divorce is enough to make many people cringe. They understand the importance, but they have concerns about their ability to get along with their spouse.Even though you're likely to face challenges, remember this: You're...
When planning for a family, many couples tend to ask themselves whether it's the right time to bring a child into the world. It's always tempting to delay welcoming a new family member because you believe that the future you will be more financially stable, prepared...
Are marriage and divorce both going out of style? The marriage and divorce rates all over the nation are on the decline, including in North Carolina.Over the decade between 2008 and 2018, marriage rates among women dropped from 18.5 per 1,000 to 15.7. The divorce...
Making the decision to seek a divorce is tough, but figuring out what you need to do after you make the decision can be even tougher. If you've come to a clear realization that you want a divorce, here are some of the things you should do next.1. Get educated. You...
When a child's parents aren't married, legal paternity isn't automatic. While there are several ways that paternity can be established under North Carolina law, there are situations where a father dies before that paternity is established.If that happens, what can you...
In many areas, the steady signs that summer is almost over are appearing: School clothes are in the stores, school supply lists have been posted and parents are gearing up for the first day of a new school year.That can suddenly throw the co-parenting routine you've...
Most people have heard horror stories about spouses that simply refuse to accept that a marriage is over. They refuse to sign the divorce papers and do everything in their power to stop the divorce from happening.In reality, those days are largely a thing of the past....
