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Can I Cancel My Child Support Payments Early in NC?

Paying child support is part of being a responsible parent, but that doesn’t mean the obligation feels easy. You want to provide for your children, but you also want to manage your household’s expenses. It could be possible to negotiate an early termination of your child support. Not every situation is the same, but a […]

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How Can I Get More Alimony Payments in NC?

Life rarely stands still after a divorce. Prices climb, children’s needs grow, and medical bills appear out of nowhere. If your current support no longer covers everyday expenses, North Carolina law gives you a way to ask the court for more alimony, but you must meet specific rules and present clear proof. A spousal support lawyer in […]

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New Foster Care Act Expands Protections for NC Children

Gov. Josh Stein, with the help of North Carolina’s legislative branch, signed a bill designed to protect children in the state’s foster care system. Touted as a lifeline for children in the foster care network, the Fostering Care in NC Act is meant to correct flaws in the system that make foster care challenging or […]

How Does Owning a Business Affect Child Custody in North Carolina?

Owning a business can be a challenge when you’re a parent. Having to create a balance between raising a family and the means to support it only becomes more complicated after a divorce. You are trying to maintain a livelihood so that you can provide for your children, which just takes away from the time […]

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From the Founder: Child Custody & Summer Vacation in North Carolina

It is that time of year again. Children are getting out of school, pools are opening, and the beach is calling my name. It is about to be summer. When it comes to child custody in North Carolina, in almost all cases the summer custodial schedule is going to be different than the custodial schedule […]

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How Does a High-Value Divorce Affect Child Custody?

Divorces involving significant assets come with layers of financial complexity, and when children are involved, those layers can deepen. In North Carolina, child custody decisions are based on the best interests of the child—but in high-value divorces, what’s “best” can be harder to define. When wealth, business interests, or high incomes are part of the […]

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What if My Spouse Won’t Sign the Divorce Papers in NC?

Deciding to get a divorce in North Carolina is a complicated and emotional decision. Once you decide you’re ready, you want things to move as quickly and smoothly as possible. It can be frustrating if your spouse is not on board with ending the marriage and seeks to delay or disrupt things. When you want […]

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7 Tips for Couples Going Through High Asset Divorces

Divorces can be complex, even before you consider any of your high-value assets. Whether you have stock options, other properties, multiple vehicles, or other assets to divide, you can expect your high-asset divorce will be complicated. Working with a high-asset divorce attorney near Raleigh can ensure your legal needs are covered and your options are […]

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From The Founder: Understanding Mortgages & Divorce in NC

In most of the divorces and separations we work on there is at least one mortgage and it is usually on the marital residence where the couple has lived. Let’s review the options you have for dealing with a mortgage after a divorce. What are Your Legal Obligations for a Mortgage after Divorce? The first […]

5 Things You Should Know About Spousal Spying

When you and your spouse separate your lives from one another, you should expect shared matters to be personal and private. When you suspect your spouse is acting suspiciously or hiding things from you, you might consider snooping through their phone or information. However, you should think twice before you invade their privacy — spying […]

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