Family Law/Divorce

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Thinking about the possibility of divorce before you get married may seem unromantic. You and your fiancé may be head over heels in love, and you could imagine spending the rest of your lives together. Yet, in the back of your head, you may have worries about what...

Divorce can hit you like a ton of bricks. Even if you know it’s for the best, you’re likely to have concerns about the process, about how to protect your legal rights and about how to retain (or regain) some stability in your life. Even though you have a lot happening...

Like most states, North Carolina uses the equitable distribution model of property division in divorce. This means that all assets considered to be marital property should be divided equitably (but not necessarily equally). One of the most valuable assets in any...

Going through a divorce is something you never thought you’d personally have to deal with. When you got married, you meant everything you said. Unfortunately, your spouse has decided that they don’t want to be with you any longer, and you have no choice but to let...

Far more goes into creating and running a small business than most people realize. Any owner can attest to this. That’s why a private business often becomes a family affair, with spouses both involved in or supporting the operation. In the event of a divorce, this...