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North Carolina Separation FAQ

Like many states, North Carolina has enacted certain prerequisites that parties to a divorce must meet before they can officially file for divorce. Two key requirements involve where each spouse lives in the months leading up to initiating the divorce action. North Carolina law states that at least one spouse must reside within the state […]

What Happens to Student Loans in a North Carolina Divorce?

When your mind is focused on divorce issues such as asset division, spousal support, and care for minor children, there’s one question you may not have considered: what happens to student loans in a divorce? There’s no clear answer, which is why this type of debt can lead to bitter, prolonged disputes between the parties. […]

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Will I Need to Move Out of My Family’s Home During NC Divorce Proceedings?

If you are planning on filing for divorce in North Carolina, you likely have many concerns. One question that may come to mind is “will I need to move out of my family’s home during North Carolina divorce proceedings?” Keep reading to learn why you may need to move out of your family’s home if […]

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When Can Child Support Stop in North Carolina?

Child support will often cease when a child reaches the age of 18, but there are special circumstances that may change this requirement. If you are asking yourself, “when can child support stop,” speak directly with a North Carolina child custody attorney at Breeden Law Office for the answers to all your child support questions. […]

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What is Parental Alienation?

Child custody and visitation negations often bring out the ugly in people. When you are faced with a court order that only allows you to see your child part-time, you likely feel angry and bitter. These emotions grow if your relationship with your child’s other parent is not amicable. It may even lead to parental […]

How to Protect Your Children During Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation can be a good option for some couples because it allows them to make important decisions themselves, rather than leaving everything up to a judge. Couples can work together to decide child custody, child support payments, and division of property and assets. It can also save you money and time by avoiding a […]

How Can a North Carolina Guardianship Order be Modified?

If a member of your family is unable to care for him or herself, it’s likely that a court has issued a guardianship order. This order will appoint a responsible person to care for your loved one – known as a ward in this situation – after they become incapacitated. Sometimes, however, a guardian is […]

What Should I Do If My Ex Refuses to Pay Child Support?

Co-parenting can be a challenge. While other families might make it look like a breeze, you may feel like you are in a constant battle with your child’s other parent. That clash may come to a head when they refuse to pay child support. Now you have to figure out what to do in order […]

What Are the Consequences of Violating a North Carolina Protective Order?

The concept of a protection order seems simple enough: stay the required distance away from the person or entity who filed the order. Despite this straightforwardness, your protective order can cause some uncertainty. What if you happen to cross paths with the filing party by accident? What if you are unknowingly in a public place […]

Tips for Choosing a Health Care Power of Attorney

It can be difficult to think about, and even more difficult to talk to your relatives about, but you need to plan for your later years. Anything can happen in life, and it is helpful for you and your family to have a plan. Your loved ones should know what to do if you become […]

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