If you didn't get along with your ex during your marriage, you will likely find things to disagree about after your divorce. Co-parenting will force you to frequently interact, and the chances are good that you won't always agree about how to handle different...
Family Law/Divorce
Family Law/Divorce
What determines how the North Carolina courts divide your assets?
Some couples have the foresight to plan ahead for their divorces. Maybe they negotiated a postnuptial agreement because they've been in marriage therapy for years, or maybe they signed a prenuptial agreement before they started their marriage. These couples can often...
Who files for divorce more often?
If you’re not married, your gender does not matter when it comes to who will end the relationship. For opposite-sex couples, it could be the man or the woman. The rates are similar, though people’s personal experiences will differ considerably. If you are married,...
In North Carolina, do you need a reason for your divorce?
You know how it is when you decide to break up with someone that you’re dating. They may be fine, but you fall out of love and just don’t want to be together anymore. They ask for a reason and you just say that you no longer feel the same. Divorce feels different,...
Do your children need to stay together after a divorce?
Divorces are tough on kids, and there may be some unique challenges when you have more than one child in a single-parent home. Sometimes, children don’t get along. Other times, they have activities that require a parent to try to be in more than one place at a time....
What are a child’s “best interests” when it comes to custody?
If you’re getting divorced and the court is determining your child custody rights, you have likely heard that they do this based on the child’s "best interests." People often use this term when referring to the fact that the child comes first, even if what is best for...
Getting a fresh start with an absolute divorce
If you’re ready to divorce your spouse, it’s time to look into getting an absolute divorce through the court. Although you and your spouse may be able to resolve your differences outside court, only the court is able to completely end your marriage by law. Many people...
What are the first steps in the divorce process?
You know that you want a divorce, but you’ve never been through this process before. You’re not sure where or how to begin. You also know that it’s very important to avoid unnecessary mistakes. Errors could cost you in tangible assets, time with your kids and many...
How to handle a bully in a high-asset divorce
In a high-asset divorce, there is more to win, and more to lose. This is why those going through divorces involving a high amount of marital assets often plan ahead and resort to aggressive tactics. If you have been caught off-guard and your spouse has unexpectedly...
More about prenups for high-asset North Carolina couples
Recently, we talked about the many protections a premarital agreement (commonly known as prenuptial agreement or prenup) offers engaged couples. Our family law attorneys want to continue this discussion. This time, however, we want to focus on the importance of full...
