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,...
You have talked with your parents about their estate plan over the years, and you know that you are going to inherit certain assets during probate. Maybe you have seen how they divided financial assets between you and your siblings, for instance, or you know that you...
It's common to think that creating a will means your estate plan is complete. It’s not. While having a will is a step in the right direction, the document only addresses certain aspects of the estate planning process and may leave important gaps if used on its own....
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...
If you are considering divorce, you may wonder how long the process will take. While every case follows its own timeline, several legal requirements and personal circumstances can affect how quickly a divorce moves forward. If you plan to file for divorce in...
North Carolina requires spouses to live apart for one full year before either person can file for an absolute divorce. For many working parents, that timeline can feel overwhelming. However, the waiting period does not stop you from making important decisions about...
When a loved one passes away, families often face the difficult task of managing their remaining assets, and for many, the biggest concern is what happens to the family home or other property. Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a deceased person's...
A pension is a source of long-term financial stability. Professionals who work for companies for years make contributions toward a pension fund and accrue pension benefits. When they retire, they receive regular payments that help replace their usual wages. Those...