BREEDEN LAW OFFICE BLOG

When Should You Consider Mediation in a North Carolina Dissolution or Divorce?

Understanding Divorce Mediation in NC: A Guide for Couples Many couples going through a divorce or dissolution can benefit from using divorce mediation in NC during their cases. A mediator can help people solve disputes so they can reach an amicable resolution to their cases. You may hire a private mediator and begin the mediation […]

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Are North Carolina Divorce Records Public?

Understanding North Carolina Divorce Records and Privacy Options Couples who file for divorce often experience a great deal of stress and emotion during the process. You may wish to maintain privacy regarding the event with hopes of keeping this painful part your life out of public view. However, like most court documents, North Carolina divorce […]

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Pet Custody in a Divorce

When you file for a divorce, you need to be prepared to divide much of your property between you and your spouse. North Carolina is an equitable distribution state, which means the court will, upon request, assume the responsibility to divide your marital property in a way that it feels is fair for both parties. […]

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Parenting and Custody after Divorce

Deciding to get a divorce can be very painful for a couple – separating and starting their lives over after the marriage ends is both difficult and important. A couple with children is faced with an especially arduous task of trying to keep the lives of their kids as stress-free and normal as possible. Couples […]

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Home Renovations a Common Cause of Divorce

Couples may choose to file for divorce for a variety of reasons. In some cases, spouses may grow apart due to differing beliefs about work-life balance. In other cases, a spouse may simply decide it is time for a change. Surprisingly, recent polls indicate that small things, some of which may seem otherwise inconsequential, are […]

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