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...
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...
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...
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...
Divorce brings out strong emotions. However, unchecked emotions can lead to decisions that may hurt your case. North Carolina courts expect both sides to act with care. How you speak and act can affect custody, support and property outcomes. Posting personal...
No, it does not automatically lower payments for the parent who is paying support. In North Carolina, child support does not always drop on its own when one child in a multichild order reaches 18. The answer often depends on the wording of the order, whether the child...
Preparing for a family law consultation can feel stressful when your family and future all seem uncertain. At that point, it may not be easy to know which documents and questions deserve your attention first. If you are a parent preparing for divorce or child custody,...
A divorce is rarely an easy decision, but it can be even harder when the underlying cause of divorce is emotional abuse. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves no scars on the surface. Therefore, at times it can be difficult to prove emotional abuse in a...