postali dev, Author at Breeden Law Office

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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. […]

When to Call Witnesses in Your Divorce

There are several reasons why you may want to call a witness in your divorce, and you are typically allowed to do so. But calling witnesses should be done carefully and for a purpose. After all, you don’t want to parade your friends and family members into court to talk about your marriage if you […]

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How Do You File for Child Support and Alimony While Separated?

Figuring out your finances during a separation is hard and the is a lot to consider. But if you can work these issues out, it lets you and your spouse enter into a formal separation agreement. Unfortunately, sometimes spouses can’t agree or one party may try to avoid paying what’s fair. This is often the […]

Is Your Child in Foster Care? Know Your Rights

Children in North Carolina enter foster care for all sorts of reasons. But it usually centers around parents being unable to care for their children – at least in the short term. For example, your child may enter foster care if you are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, mental illness, or homelessness and cannot […]

Can You Stop Child Support by Signing Away Your Parental Rights?

When you have a child, you have a right to be part of your child’s life. But as a mother or father, you also have certain obligations. This means a lot of things for different families, but it generally means providing financial support. North Carolina recognizes there are times when people are not capable of […]

How Far Can I Move? – Joint Custody in NC

In North Carolina, there are no laws limiting where parents with joint or sole custody can move with their children. Instead, moving is dictated by separation agreements and custody orders. These court orders may set limits on how far you can relocate from the other parent. State law also does not define joint custody versus […]

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How a DUI Affects Child Custody in North Carolina

When you are co-parenting and trying to stick to a custody schedule, even small things like sick days and bad traffic may cause anxiety. But a DUI charge arrest could do a lot of damage. A DUI conviction in NC can seriously impact your parenting plan and child custody rights. As soon as possible, contact […]

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4 Ways to Change a Child Support Order in North Carolina

Paying child support is a common and often difficult topic for many co-parents. But it is important to remember that a North Carolina court or Child Support Services (CSS) is not going to change a child support order just because you feel it is too much or not enough. Whether you request a CSS review […]