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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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FAQ for Military Divorces
When married couples in North Carolina make the difficult decision to divorce, they face issues such as property division, spousal support, and child custody. These matters are determined by North Carolina law. But if one of the spouses is a member of the military, additional considerations arise, and federal law may provide guidance and protections. […]
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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
Some couples enjoy committed relationships with no plans to marry, but share a home and have children together. Assets may have been purchased with each party providing funding. If you’re part of an unmarried couple, you don’t have the same legal protections in the event of your partner’s incapacity or death as those who are […]
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Getting Child Support for Your Special Needs Child
Ending a relationship that involves minor children is a difficult endeavor. Resolving issues surrounding custody and child support during an emotional time is another burden parents face. The stakes are even higher when a situation involves a special needs child. You may wonder if you are entitled to additional child support because your child is […]
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Common Parts of a Will
Estate planning is a necessary part of life, but one that some resist. A recent survey by the American Association of Retired People indicated about 60% of U.S. adults have not made plans regarding end of life matters. An experienced will attorney can help you understand the parts of a will, and help you draft […]
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Preparing for Divorce in North Carolina
Ending your marriage is a challenging, emotionally draining process. Preparing for divorce can help minimize the far-reaching effects, and the emotional and economic impacts of the situation. Such preparations include finding an experienced NC divorce lawyer, whose knowledge of family law can help you through the division of assets, child custody, and spousal/child support. Attorney […]
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