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A Fresh Start in the New Year: Financial Considerations When Separating

To get started on a no-fault divorce, you and your spouse have to separate. North Carolina law requires that spouses live apart from each other for 365 days, which means paying for two households for at least a year. The divorce attorneys at Breeden Law Office are here to help you navigate the financial aspects […]

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A Fresh Start in the New Year: Common Separation Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid These Common Separation Mistakes in North Carolina If you are contemplating divorce, it is vital to learn about separation. North Carolina requires you and your spouse to live apart for one year before filing for a no-fault divorce. At Breeden Law Office, we see people make several separation mistakes during separations. We want you […]

A Fresh Start in the New Year: Successful Separating 101

Are you ready to get a divorce? If you and your spouse want to end your marriage, it takes planning. It is not something you can wake up and decide to do that day. That is because an essential part of a no-fault divorce in North Carolina is a year-long separation. Given how financially challenging […]

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Trust an Alimony Calculator

When you are going through or thinking about a divorce, your mind may turn to alimony. Spousal support is a serious issue, particularly if your spouse makes more money or you have been a stay-at-home parent for years. You may truly need alimony to get on your feet or maintain your and your children’s lifestyle […]

How Divorced Parents Should Split Holidays

Working out a parenting plan can be challenging. Once you’ve figured out a regular schedule, you also need a plan for sharing holidays. Holidays are emotional times, so splitting them can be hard. It can also be confusing to understand how a holiday schedule affects your regular parenting schedule. The North Carolina family lawyers at […]

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Child Custody Issues: What is Parental Alienation?

Child custody and visitation negotiations often bring out the ugly in people. When you are faced with a court order that only allows you to see your child part-time, you are likely to feel angry and bitter. These emotions may even lead to parental alienation syndrome, which can create a major rift between you and […]

North Carolina Divorce FAQ: Are Divorce Records Public?

Couples who file for divorce often experience a great deal of stress during the process. It’s probably a very emotional time, and you may want to maintain your privacy by keeping this painful part your life out of public view. However, like most court documents, NC divorce records are a matter of public record. If […]

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7 Times You Should Update Your Will

Updating Will Guide: 7 Times You Should Update Your Will Some estate plans stand the test of time. But not everyone is as protected as they think they are. A will dictates how your property will be divided after you pass away, but life has a way of changing. It is very common for people […]

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Know Your Rights as an Unmarried Parent in NC

Unmarried parents in North Carolina often feel the system is designed against them. And it can be the source of a lot of headaches when dealing with your child’s other parent or deciding custody, support, and visitation issues. But, despite how traditional our legal system may seem, your parental rights are not based on being […]

What Does “Best Interest of the Child” Mean in NC Child Custody Cases?

Like family courts, across the US, North Carolina makes decisions about child custody and visitation cases based on what’s in the best interest of the child. This generally means what benefits the child more, but when it comes to custody orders, modifications, and visitations agreements between parents, it leaves a lot of room for interpretation. […]