Many parents agree to – or are ordered to – share custody of their children after their marriage or relationship ends. Children do best when they have support from two loving parents. That means you need to work with your ex-spouse or former partner to avoid co-parenting failure that will send you back to court….
If divorce is in your future, you may have heard that North Carolina family law attorneys can help you negotiate a separation agreement. That raises the question of whether you need one, and when you should start thinking about your life during your separation and after the absolute divorce is final.
If you depend on your husband or wife’s income to pay the rent and put food on the table, it may be hard to imagine supporting yourself long enough to get divorced. Find out how North Carolina law protects a dependent spouse, what spousal support you may be entitled to, and whether you can rely…
Your retirement account may be your family’s most valuable asset. For many people, knowing they have a pension, 401(k), or investment portfolio to support them in their senior years is essential. If you separated from your spouse, you need to know what happens to your retirement account in a divorce.
Child-related issues like custody and support play a big part of any divorce between parents. However, in some cases, parents must pay child support before the divorce is even filed. Find out what to expect, how much you might pay, and when you will need to start paying child support.
When your relationship begins to break down, you may wonder just how long you have to wait before your spouse can become your ex-spouse. Especially in cases of domestic abuse, or where one spouse has been unfaithful, you might be in a hurry to end your marriage. However, there are limits to when you can…
