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Five Things to Know About Uncontested Divorce in North Carolina

You might feel defeated when considering a divorce, but not every divorce is a bitter battle. Choosing to end your marriage can be the best option for your family. For some, a fair split with a unanimous consensus could be your ticket to relief, peace, and a secure future for you and your children. An […]

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Termination of Parental Rights in North Carolina

When a parent fails to meet the responsibilities of caring for his or her child, they may lose their parental rights. Called a termination of parental rights, the parent is no longer legally considered the child’s parent. The termination of parental rights is an acknowledgment that a parent has failed in his or her role […]

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Protecting Assets in a Divorce

One of the costliest and most difficult aspects of divorce is the division of property and assets. Couples filing for a divorce may see their stress levels hit an all-time high when dealing with the division of their assets. This process, while not particularly fun, is an important part of allowing spouses to sever all […]

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How to Regain Custody After Recovering from Addiction

We all go through peaks and valleys in life, but substance abuse may feel like a pit you’ll never crawl out of. Drug addiction costs you everything — your job, home, and even your children. If the judge revoked your custody rights initially due to your addiction, you have the opportunity to modify the order […]

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How to Get Custody of a Grandchild When Their Parent Uses Drugs

Drug addiction can wreak havoc on the family unit and create a chaotic upbringing for children. Approximately 1 in 8 children live with at least one parent with a substance use disorder, which often results in the parent losing custody rights. In fact, 38.9% of kids removed from the home in 2019 were a result […]

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Dividing Inheritance After a Divorce in North Carolina

During a divorce, the question of dividing inheritance may come up. If you are in this situation, it’s important to know the legalities surrounding this division, and how it could affect your court proceedings. When you are with your spouse for a number of years, whether all of those years included marriage or not, it […]

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What Experts Are Needed in a High-Asset Divorce?

Money and other financial assets can significantly benefit your marriage and allow you to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. However, without the right help, a divorce involving multiple high-value assets can feel overwhelming and stressful. You may require financial experts to ensure a smooth divorce process. Here’s more on the role of high-asset divorce experts and […]

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How to Divide Stock Options in a North Carolina Divorce

You might already know that a North Carolina divorce will divide your home, retirement funds, and other assets. North Carolina also states that your stock options might be at risk for division, whether vested or unvested. This added layer of complexity requires you to obtain an accurate valuation that ensures these assets are divided fairly. […]

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How Does a Prenup Protect Your Business in a Divorce?

Nobody wants to prepare for divorce — especially before your marriage has even begun. However, you have much at stake if you own and operate a successful business. A divorce could quickly take away a large portion of your life’s work. You must ensure your business assets remain safe in the event of a divorce […]

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What to Do if You Suspect Your Spouse is Hiding Digital Assets

Hiding assets during a divorce has become much more complex than stuffing cash under the mattress or transferring funds to a private bank account. Historically, forensic investigators could easily subpoena documents like bank statements to discover these hidden funds. But, digital currencies are becoming decentralized. Forensic experts are left scratching their heads, thinking of new […]

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