Your marriage has been effectively over for months, and your spouse has moved into the spare bedroom. You both have begun independent lives, and your finances are kept apart. Unfortunately, if you and your spouse are still living under the same roof, the one-year...
Fluctuating income can complicate North Carolina child support calculations because the state’s guidelines rely on a parent’s consistent gross earnings. When pay rises and falls from month to month, courts often look beyond one paycheck to see what that parent...
After separation or divorce, parents may become understandably focused on how many days or overnights they are entitled to per the terms of a parenting plan. Yet, it’s important for all involved to understand that meaningful time with children does not always have to...
Choosing the right executor is one of the most consequential decisions in the estate planning process. An estate executor carries out your wishes and you have to choose the most capable person of your choice. However, before you do that, you have to learn what...
When parents live separately, differences in schedules, expectations and communication can sometimes make transitions more challenging. A thoughtful parenting plan can address these concerns while remaining adaptable to a child's individual needs. Many co-parents find...
When an estate does not have enough money to cover every debt, North Carolina law determines which claims the personal representative must handle first. That order matters because some debts have priority and the wrong step can create problems for the estate. Why...
An executor can sell estate property without court approval when the will gives the executor authority to make the sale. If the will does not provide that authority and the executor needs to sell real estate to pay estate debts or claims, North Carolina law generally...
Successful co-parenting requires more than good intentions. It also requires consistent communication, careful scheduling and reliable recordkeeping. When parents are managing separate households, busy work schedules and a child's activities, staying organized can...
A home may involve more money than any other decision you make. A missed deadline or an unread clause can cost you a deposit, a closing date or the property itself. Understanding where legal problems usually begin can help you protect your position on either side of...
Divorce is often a major life transition inspired by disappointment, frustration and hurt. As such, when a marriage ends because one spouse was dishonest, unfaithful, irresponsible or failed to be a supportive partner, it is natural to want accountability. Many people...