postali dev, Author at Breeden Law Office

How Is Paternity Established in Court?

Establishing a child’s parentage when he or she is born into a marriage is usually quite simple. North Carolina automatically assumes a husband and wife are the parents of an infant born to the wife. Additionally, it is an easy process to establish paternity when the mother and father are in an amicable relationship. They […]

Divorce from Bed and Board in North Carolina

Understanding Divorce From Bed and Board in NC: Key Facts and Legal Process A fault-based divorce is becoming a thing of the past; nowadays, couples tend to file for a no-fault divorce, since they don’t need grounds to file for divorce in North Carolina. The only grounds for an absolute divorce in North Carolina is […]

Best Interest of the Child Standard in North Carolina Child Custody

Like many court systems in the United States, North Carolina’s family court makes decisions about child custody and visitation cases based solely and absolutely on the best interest of the child. While there is no hard and fast definition for it, ChildWelfare.gov refers to “best interests” as “deliberation that courts undertake when deciding what type […]

North Carolina Adoption Preplacement Assessment Process

Making a decision to adopt a child, while exciting, is only the beginning of the arduous process. Before the North Carolina Division of Social Services can allow a child to be adopted, it has to get to know the potential adoptive parents so it can confirm the child will be raised in a safe, loving […]

Does My North Carolina Will Have to be Filed with the Court?

Drafting a will gives you the chance to define how you want your estate to be divided, eliminates arguments about who is getting your assets, and allows you to provide for your family even if you’re no longer around. But what, exactly, are you supposed to “do” with a will after you draft it? Should […]

North Carolina Doesn’t Recognize Legal Separation

Many states recognize separation as a legal status that requires the filing of court documents and a hearing. However, legal separation is not a status that is authorized by the court in North Carolina. A couple may become separated before divorce simply by not living together. In fact, the court requires a couple to be […]

Adoption Financial Assistance

Deciding to adopt a child can be exhilarating, but the process for adoption is not an easy one. The stress and expenses can become overwhelming. The children waiting to be adopted often spend several years in the care of adoption agencies or foster homes. Older children, siblings, and those with special needs are sometimes dubbed […]

Power of Attorney for Elderly Parents

The average life expectancy is increasing and Americans are finding themselves with decades to live out their golden years. However, because life does not always go as planned, you should do everything you can to prepare for potential problems, including drafting a power of attorney to allow your loved ones to handle decisions for you […]

Do I Have to Change My Will After a Divorce?

When you go through a divorce, you face a barrage of changes as you divide your bills and marital property. Even after your divorce is finalized, you continue to alter your life. You may move to a new house, buy a new car, or revert to using your maiden name. You may also need to […]

Who Pays Credit Card Bills in a Divorce?

Getting a divorce raises all types of questions for both parties involved, such as: Who gets the house? And Where will the children live? Perhaps one aspect that gets an enormous amount of attention is dividing marital assets and debts. The division of property is a lengthy process, but dividing bills can take just as […]