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Do I Need a Power of Attorney for My Aging Parent?

Caring for aging parents presents a lot of significant challenges. On top of dealing with their health care, safety, and living situation, it’s also essential to plan for managing their finances. Someone has to be able to pay bills and make decisions about their home and other expenses. A power of attorney can help you […]

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How to Get Custody in NC if You Suspect Child Abuse

Co-parenting after a divorce is hard enough. But, discovering that your child has been abused by their other parent would be devastating. If you believe your child has been abused, you most likely want to seek sole custody. Fortunately, North Carolina has procedures in place to help parents who believe that another parent or guardian […]

What’s the Difference Between Spousal Support, Alimony, and Palimony?

Divorce has huge financial implications for your future. One absolutely crucial aspect of divorce is alimony or spousal support. If you’re seeking alimony, it can have a tremendous positive impact on your financial life. If you are ordered to pay alimony, it can have an equally important effect on your financial future. Alimony is a […]

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What If I Disagree with How Assets are Separated?

When you get a divorce, all of the assets and debts of the marriage are divided through a process called Equitable Distribution in North Carolina. Asset division is a complex process that has significant implications for your financial future. Because divorce has so many complex financial components, it’s critical that you protect yourself by working […]

Adopting Your Grandchild in NC

Adopting a grandchild is an emotional process for everyone involved. North Carolina grandparent adoptions are considered kinship adoptions and are a slightly less complicated process than a regular adoption. Whether you are a grandparent adopting your grandchild in NC, or a parent seeking to have a grandparent adopt your child, you need an adoption attorney […]

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Can I Pay No Child Support If My Ex Agrees?

One of the biggest issues to resolve when a relationship with children ends is that of child support. Child support is the money paid towards health, education, housing, and general welfare needs of children when their parents separate. While this support typically continues until high school graduation, there can be modifications depending on circumstances. You […]

What to Expect in a Johnson County Family Court Hearing

Have you decided to split from your spouse, adopt a child, or pursue child support? What comes next? Many people have their first encounter with the judicial system through actions in family court. In some jurisdictions, family matters are handled specifically by family courts which are a division of District Court. But Johnston County family […]

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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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