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What Are Mother’s Custody Rights in NC?
As a single mother, you want to protect your children and provide as stable a homelife as you can. You may face a challenge of securing custody rights from your children’s father, but with the help of a Wake County custody attorney, you can stand a better chance at winning time with your kids. State […]
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How Do I Prepare for a Divorce?
Separation and divorce are considered some of life’s most stressful events. If you’re thinking about ending your marriage or you have a feeling that you’re ready to file for divorce, it can be overwhelming. You might be wondering where you get started or what steps you need to take to ensure you get a fair […]
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How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced in North Carolina?
Ending your marriage can be an exhausting and overwhelming process, especially when you’re just ready to start the next chapter of your story. While a divorce may be what’s necessary for your family to find peace, you may not know how long it will take to get to that next chapter. Cary divorce attorney Jonathan […]
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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 […]
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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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What are the Top Causes of Divorce? Exploring Why Marriages End
According to data from the US Census Bureau, marriage rates from 2012 to 2022 may have held steady, but the divorce rates have actually declined. There are just over 2 million marriages in the US, and a divorce rate of 2.4%. Two surveys reveal why “I do” becomes “I don’t.” While they don’t always agree on […]
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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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