Should You Settle Your Divorce Out of Court?
How do you want your divorce to end? You could resolve things with a court verdict or a settlement between you and your former spouse. Nearly all divorce cases end with a settlement agreement, and it is typically the less stressful way to go. But negotiating a resolution that everyone can live with can be […]
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401ks & Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
No one ever gets married, expecting their marriage to end in divorce. But when your marriage turns sour or you simply no longer want the same things in life, it is important to protect yourself. It is not unusual for divorces to become tumultuous. Spouses may disagree on certain things like alimony and about how […]
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4 Ways the Pandemic Changed Divorce
As vaccination rates increase, we’re getting back to normal in North Carolina. But in many ways, the impact of COVID-19 is still being felt in America, including marriage and divorce rates. Many have put off wedding ceremonies until it’s safer for guests to gather and celebrate. And after enduring the strain and pressure of coping […]
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Educating Kids and Custody: It’s on the Record
Your child’s performance in school can affect how a judge makes custody decisions. But it’s one factor among many. When all things are equal, your child’s school performance would have to be markedly different with one parent than the other to impact a custody decision. When a judge makes child custody decisions, he or she […]
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Educating Kids and Custody: School and A New Custody Order
You’ve finally gotten the custody case resolved. But how informed does your child’s school need to be about the custody order in place? In our over 20 years of family law practice, we get this question quite a bit. And we often tell parents that because school plays such a massive role in your child’s […]
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Educating Kids & Custody: School Choice
You love your child and want what’s best for them. This includes how they’re educated. But after a relationship ends, the question of where they should go to school often becomes an issue. In our more than 20 years of practicing family law in North Carolina, we’re frequently asked how school decisions are made after […]
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Educating Kids and Custody: School-Zone Assignments
When parents live apart, your child’s education and school section can get complicated. Ideally, they will work together to ensure their child receives the best education possible with the least stress for everyone involved. If the parents agree and they live in the same district, it cuts down on conflicts. But that’s not always the […]
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Co-parenting 101: Kids Need a Strong Team
Here’s the thing about getting a divorce, separating, or just moving on when you have kids: Like it or not, you and the other parent are still a team. To give your kids what they deserve, you have to act like one. Successful co-parenting strategies are essential for maintaining stability and ensuring your child’s well-being. […]
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Co-parenting 101: Be a Parent, Not a Friend
Co-parenting after divorce or separation is about being a parent. It’s not about becoming your child’s friend. Your children did not have a say in your decision. And they can’t do anything about what has happened. They are essentially along for the ride. As difficult as your divorce, breakup, or separation may be for you, […]
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Co-Parenting & Custody Guide: Co-Parenting Made Clear
When you get a divorce or separate from your child’s other parent, many things suddenly become murky. Who has the kids on Thanksgiving? Who chooses the child’s doctor? Who can or can’t take the kids on vacation? It’s not the most challenging part of co-parenting, but it’s a contender. Agreeing to the terms of custody […]
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