postali dev, Author at Breeden Law Office

New Parents Need a Will. Here’s How To Get One

Congratulations! You’re now a parent, and whether you have a newborn or adopted an older child, it’s time to start thinking long-term. It’s natural to worry about the future, but putting a plan in place can relieve a lot of stress about your child’s future and what would happen if you passed away before they’re […]

How Cryptocurrency Gets Divided in a Divorce

North Carolina is an equitable distribution state for divorce. During a divorce, cryptocurrency and other digital assets are divided. However, dividing and distributing cryptocurrency is more complex than traditional assets such as real estate or stocks. How NC Divides Assets in a Divorce One of the biggest concerns people have when going through their divorce […]

Ways Women Can Protect Themselves in a Divorce

Are you a woman considering ending your marriage? Or maybe you are actively involved in a pending divorce? No matter your situation, if divorce is in your future, you need to take steps to protect yourself. Most couples can’t resolve their divorces amicably. Breeden Law Office is here to help women like you take the […]

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Child Custody in NC & Summer Vacation Tips

The summer is just like the rest of the year concerning child custody with your ex. However, you can successfully navigate the vacation season with some planning, flexibility, and cooperation. Child custody issues don’t end with a court order. When the two of you live and parent separately, issues can come up that neither of […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 North Carolina family law practice, we get this question quite a bit. And we often tell parents that because school plays such a massive role in […]

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 […]