When navigating a divorce, you might have questions about alimony or spousal support, especially when your ex has a prior order. An existing obligation can shape and limit how your own support payments are determined. While courts in North Carolina often treat earlier...
For many families, wills and other estate planning documents guide probate proceedings. These documents include beneficiaries and instructions regarding the distribution of property. Many people, however, never put a will or any other formal estate plan documents in...
It is not uncommon for a divorced parent to find a new spouse. When this happens, the remarriage would likely alter the family dynamics as it relates to the children. One important factor for the parents to consider are the potentially significant changes to the...
North Carolina family courts decide where your child will live and who gets to make important choices about their life. Judges only care about your child's best interests, not your preferences or the other parent's wishes. If you face a custody dispute in Lincolnton,...
To many people, estate planning is synonymous with drafting a will and thinking about their funeral preferences. However, people considering their legacies also often take steps to address their likely future needs in their golden years. Many adults first create their...
A new work schedule can affect more than your paycheck. If your hours now include nights, weekends, rotating shifts or frequent travel, your custody schedule may no longer match your child’s daily routine. In North Carolina, courts focus on custody arrangements that...