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Appealing a Family Court Decision in North Carolina

Family law matters, including divorce and child custody, are handled in the North Carolina District Court Division. If you received a decision from a family court judge who made a significant error, an appeal might be warranted. Such mistakes include the court not knowing that your spouse had a domestic violence conviction when determining custody, […]

Can a NC Child Support Order Be Modified?

If you’re a divorced parent or you were part of a paternity case, you may now be living under the terms of a child support order. Child support orders are legally-binding decrees from a family court that spell out when, how, and the amount of support that must be paid to help with the expenses […]

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Postnuptial FAQ

When the rich and famous divorce, you often hear there’s a prenuptial agreement that determines the rights of the parties and the property split. But did you know that after you marry, you can enter into a postnuptial agreement? This is like a prenup, but is drafted after the wedding. Just like a prenuptial agreement, […]

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What If My Ex’s New Spouse Wants to Legally Adopt My Child?

Few issues are more volatile than those of child custody after a divorce. If you are your son or daughter’s non-custodial parent, you might experience more upset if your ex re-marries. One question you may have is, “what happens if my ex’s new spouse wants to legally adopt my child?” Your ex and their new […]

Questions to Ask an NC Divorce Attorney Before Hiring Them

Ending a marriage is hard. Emotions are high, and spirits are low. Whether you asked for a divorce or are responding to a request for one, the situation is not easy. When dealing with a divorce, there are likely a number of questions running through your mind, including, “who gets the house,” “how are our […]

Common Prenuptial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

There are many reasons why you and your fiancé may decide to sign a prenuptial agreement before you get married. If either of you own a business, you may wish to keep that separate from your marital finances. When one person’s income, inheritance, or family wealth is significantly greater than the others’, you may need […]

Adoption FAQ

Having a child placed in your family for adoption can be a dream come true. But once the placement is made, your adoption journey is far from over. You still need to file the adoption petition with the clerk of the court, complete post-placement assessments, and attend the final adoption hearing. During this time, many […]

Can I Use a Witness at a Divorce Hearing?

There are several reasons during a divorce for why you may want to call a witness, and you are typically allowed to do so. When you are going through such a situation, you may wish to establish various facts about you, your spouse, and the marriage. The best way to do that may be to […]

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Debt in Divorce

While divorcing couples in North Carolina may spend a lot of time trying to work out division of property, many overlook what happens to the financial obligations they’ve incurred over the course of their marriage. The issue may be clear-cut in the case of a mortgage or car loan, but questions regarding other types of […]

What Does a North Carolina Divorce Cost?

As with any major expenditure, it’s understandable that you want to know how much it will cost to have an attorney represent you in a divorce case. You may even have a number in mind, above which point you’d rather go it alone instead of hiring a lawyer. For a number of reasons, you could […]

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