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What Should I Do If My Ex Refuses to Pay Child Support?

Co-parenting can be a challenge. While other families might make it look like a breeze, you may feel like you are in a constant battle with your child’s other parent. That clash may come to a head when they refuse to pay child support. Now you have to figure out what to do in order […]

What Are the Consequences of Violating a North Carolina Protective Order?

The concept of a protection order seems simple enough: stay the required distance away from the person or entity who filed the order. Despite this straightforwardness, your protective order can cause some uncertainty. What if you happen to cross paths with the filing party by accident? What if you are unknowingly in a public place […]

Tips for Choosing a Health Care Power of Attorney

It can be difficult to think about, and even more difficult to talk to your relatives about, but you need to plan for your later years. Anything can happen in life, and it is helpful for you and your family to have a plan. Your loved ones should know what to do if you become […]

How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce

Going through a divorce is not easy on anyone. That lack of ease is quite evident when a child is involved. No matter how amicable your separation may be, there is a strong likelihood that your son or daughter will perceive your familial situation as tense. As such, it can seem difficult to talk to […]

Do LGBTQ Parents Who Adopt Get Parental Leave?

Whenever you bring a new child into the family, you want to spend time with them. This time is a necessity. Infants and young children must be taken care of and supervised 24 hours a day. Your child will also an emotional and psychological needs. As a new parent, you need to bond with your […]

Can I Date Before My Divorce Is Finalized?

While there is nothing legally preventing you from dating before your divorce is finalized, it is important to understand that your actions leading up to and during North Carolina’s mandatory one-year separation period can affect the outcome of your divorce settlement. If you are separated and contemplating dating, contact a North Carolina divorce lawyer who […]

Non-Parental Custody FAQ

Also known as third-party custody, non-parental custody is when an adult other than a child’s parents is granted custody. Non-parental custody may be appropriate in several situations, including when a child’s parents have passed away, are negligent, abusive or cannot care for their child for any other reason. Since this type of custody can be […]

How an Attorney Can Help You Prepare for Your Divorce Deposition

During a divorce, it is possible that your ex’s lawyer will schedule a deposition. A divorce deposition takes place outside of the courtroom, usually at an attorney’s office or conference room of some sort. It can be nerve-wracking to attend a deposition, especially because opposing counsel may be using it to trick you or prove […]

How Much Will an Adoption Cost?

Adoption costs in North Carolina vary based on the type of adoption you are seeking. Adopting a child through a state-licensed agency costs very little compared to adoption through a private organization. However, your adoption choice may initially be based on factors other than cost. If you have questions about the costs and steps associated […]

Tips for Co-Parenting During the Summer

Everyone looks forward to summer vacation and the changes it promises: warm weather, no school, vacations, and lazy days. Co-parenting during the summer may look different. The schedule you and your child’s other parent followed during the school year may not make sense anymore, so it could require some tweaks. If you need help working […]