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Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation?
When your relationship with your child’s parent ended there, was likely stress related to settling visitation and child support issues. In a perfect world, everyone complies with the orders, and life goes on. But in the real world, sometimes parents fail to follow court orders. If you’re a parent paying child support but being denied […]
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Divorce and School: Managing Your Child’s Education and Custody Issues
How Divorce Affects School Life: Key Issues and Solutions for Parents When a marriage ends, it is a difficult time for everyone, particularly children who are involved. They can be confused, upset, and angry with their parents and the situation, which may lead to behavioral issues or be reflected in poor school performance. Understanding how […]
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When to Request Child Support Modifications in NC
If you feel you are being asked to pay too much child support, or your child’s expenses have risen since support was last calculated, then you may be eager to ask for child support modifications. However, North Carolina has rules and standards in place that dictate when such modifications are appropriate. Before asking for a […]
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Who Inherits a Business in NC?
If your grandparent, parent, spouse, or sibling owned a business when they passed away and they did not have a will in place, you are likely wondering who inherits it. The answer depends on many factors, including the type of legal entity, whether a contract regarding ownership upon death is in place, and North Carolina’s […]
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Am I Responsible for My Ex’s Student Loans?
When you are going through a divorce, a lot of questions come to mind. You are probably worried about your financial obligations during the process and after. If you or your spouse have debt, be it a mortgage, auto loans, credit cards, medical debt, or student loans, you worry about how much you will be […]
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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in NC
If your children’s other parent has abused you or your children, it is important to contact an experienced North Carolina child custody lawyer for help. The thought of sharing custody with someone who has harmed you or your children is frightening. You want to keep your children as safe as possible, but you cannot dictate […]
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How Often Should I Update My Will?
Your will is a very important document. It lays out your final wishes, including how your personal property, real estate, and other assets should be divided among your family members, friends, and charitable organizations. The document is of such importance that it needs to be updated over the years based on life changes and your […]
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Interstate Adoption in North Carolina
There are many ways to start and grow your family. Outside of traditional methods, many parents choose in vitro fertilization and adoption. For you, or you and your spouse, adoption of a newborn or older child may be the right path. Adoption is a wonderful choice to make, but it comes with rules, regulations, and […]
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Family Vacations After a Divorce
A lot changes after getting a divorce. Your daily life with your kids is forced to evolve. You have to navigate new schedules and dynamics. You suddenly have to share or split birthdays and holidays. So much changes that it’s natural to want to continue certain traditions or make new ones. Family vacations can be […]
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Understanding Same Sex Divorce in North Carolina
North Carolina recognized the legality of same-sex marriage in 2014. That decision was followed in 2015 by the U.S. Supreme Court finding prohibition on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, which paved the way for it to be legal in every state. Once same-sex couples could legally marry, many did so. Under the law, to end these unions, […]
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