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When one spouse who is divorcing feels particularly vindictive or aggrieved, they may take steps to minimize the joint or marital assets that their soon-to-be ex is otherwise entitled to share per a final agreement. One way some spouses do this is by hiding assets –...
Establishing paternity creates a formal legal record of a child's father. In North Carolina, parents can sometimes establish paternity voluntarily, but certain circumstances require a court process before the father's identity can be added to or changed on a birth...
Even when a spouse’s infidelity or more serious issues like emotional abuse or addiction lead to divorce, many people choose to keep those details private by filing for what’s commonly called a “no-fault” divorce. Here in North Carolina, a couple can do that once they...
Whether your child is still mastering the skill of cutting paper in a straight line or they’ve already visited some university campuses, you don’t want your divorce to affect your and your co-parent’s efforts to save for their college education and possibly beyond....
Simply put, commingled assets are those that have been mixed together or combined. During a divorce case, this can affect their status. This is primarily an issue for assets that were separate assets initially, such as a person’s inheritance. If your parents left an...
Divorce does not always begin with conflict. Many couples start the process hoping to stay respectful, cooperative, and focused on moving forward peacefully. Unexpected disagreements can still arise along the way even when both people have good intentions. Emotions,...
Starting a new business during a period of separation can raise important legal and financial considerations. If you are contemplating divorce, questions may arise about how the business could be treated during property division and whether its existence or value may...
A divorce can be a challenging transition for any family. Your shared responsibilities of raising your children continue even though you and your spouse are ending your marriage, . During the divorce process, child custody will be established, and the court will...
Virtual visitation is a way that a parent without primary custody can still stay in touch with their child. It utilizes modern technology and allows connectivity at a distance. For instance, it may be impractical for a parent to physically visit a child every week....
Divorce can raise hard questions about assets and savings set aside years ago. A business started before the wedding and money saved for a child’s education may seem at risk. If you share these concerns, learning how equitable distribution rules classify each asset...
When one spouse who is divorcing feels particularly vindictive or aggrieved, they may take steps to minimize the joint or marital assets that their soon-to-be ex is otherwise entitled to share per a final agreement. One way some spouses do this is by hiding assets –...
Establishing paternity creates a formal legal record of a child's father. In North Carolina, parents can sometimes establish paternity voluntarily, but certain circumstances require a court process before the father's identity can be added to or changed on a birth...
Even when a spouse’s infidelity or more serious issues like emotional abuse or addiction lead to divorce, many people choose to keep those details private by filing for what’s commonly called a “no-fault” divorce. Here in North Carolina, a couple can do that once they...
Whether your child is still mastering the skill of cutting paper in a straight line or they’ve already visited some university campuses, you don’t want your divorce to affect your and your co-parent’s efforts to save for their college education and possibly beyond....
Simply put, commingled assets are those that have been mixed together or combined. During a divorce case, this can affect their status. This is primarily an issue for assets that were separate assets initially, such as a person’s inheritance. If your parents left an...
Divorce does not always begin with conflict. Many couples start the process hoping to stay respectful, cooperative, and focused on moving forward peacefully. Unexpected disagreements can still arise along the way even when both people have good intentions. Emotions,...
Starting a new business during a period of separation can raise important legal and financial considerations. If you are contemplating divorce, questions may arise about how the business could be treated during property division and whether its existence or value may...
A divorce can be a challenging transition for any family. Your shared responsibilities of raising your children continue even though you and your spouse are ending your marriage, . During the divorce process, child custody will be established, and the court will...
Virtual visitation is a way that a parent without primary custody can still stay in touch with their child. It utilizes modern technology and allows connectivity at a distance. For instance, it may be impractical for a parent to physically visit a child every week....
Divorce can raise hard questions about assets and savings set aside years ago. A business started before the wedding and money saved for a child’s education may seem at risk. If you share these concerns, learning how equitable distribution rules classify each asset...