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Co-parenting 101: Communication With Your Partner

Good communication is one of the most important parts of raising children. It’s essential that you, as a parent, can communicate with your child. But it’s equally vital that you and the child’s other parent communicate well also. That’s true regardless of whether you are divorced, separated, or still together. Sadly, many divorces and separations […]

Relationship Deal Breaker? Financial Deceit

Financial deceit in a relationship is incredibly toxic but usually best addressed through honest communication. But in our more than 20 years of handling North Carolina divorce cases in Johnston, Harnett, and Wake Counties, we know this is not always possible. We’re often contacted by spouses who suspect their partner is hiding or lying about […]

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Relationship Deal Breaker? Emotional and Physical Abuse

As family lawyers in Johnston, Harnett, and Wake County, North Carolina, we, unfortunately, encounter abusive relationships far too often. Regardless if you’re a male or female and whether it involves emotional abuse or physical violence, this behavior should never be allowed, and you should seek help immediately. We understand this is a difficult time, and […]

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North Carolina Stalking & Harassment Laws

It is not uncommon for victims of stalking to believe that they may be overreacting. However, if you suspect or have evidence that you are being harassed or stalked, you may need to take legal action to protect yourself and your future. With help from a reputable North Carolina stalking lawyer at Breeden Law Office, […]

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Relationship Deal Breaker: Mental Health

Mental health concerns are growing in public awareness, but as divorce lawyers in North Carolina, the Breeden Law Office is well acquainted with how mental health disorders impact relationships. If you’re dealing with a spouse who has a diagnosed – or even suspected – mental health concern, what you do next is extremely important. To […]

Relationship Deal Breaker: Adultery

Adultery can cause terrible pain in a marriage and is often considered the ultimate relationship deal-breaker. In our more than 20 years of handling North Carolina divorce cases in Johnston, Harnett, and Wake Counties, we know how devastating infidelity can be. However, you should be aware of some important legal aspects of adultery before moving […]

Separation 101: High-Income Earners

Your salary has benefited your family for a long time. But now that you’re thinking about a separation, you need to understand how your income will cover your new bills and still meet North Carolina’s requirements for alimony, child support, and more. This can be a tricky time, and having a high income can complicate […]

Separation 101: Primary Wage Earners

When you separate from your spouse, you may feel like you’re beginning a new, better chapter in your life. That is understandable and an excellent way to look at most separations in North Carolina. But state law dictates various details of your financial and childcare situation after separating, so you need to know what to […]

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Separation 101: Stay-at-Home Spouses

It finally happened; you hit your breaking point. Now, you know your relationship is toxic, and you need to get out of it. You need to separate from your spouse. As a stay-at-home spouse, what you do next is extremely important. The decisions you make about where you will live, the financial support you receive, […]

A Fresh Start in the New Year: How To Communicate Your Desires To Your Significant Other

Before talking with your spouse or partner about leaving, we recommend learning about North Carolina’s separation and divorce requirements. To file for a no-fault divorce, you and your spouse must live separately – while intending to remain separate and apart – for 365 consecutive days. Once you or your spouse move out of the shared […]