Eight steps to take after separation & eight steps to take after divorce
There are legal steps you should take even after you get divorced in North Carolina to protect yourself and your family.
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Virtual visitation is an excellent option to supplement child custody arrangements
The North Carolina Legislature approved a change in law in 2009 to expand the use of virtual visitation for child custody.
Tax code change allows custodial parent to revoke release of dependent exemption
A recent change in the Internal Revenue Code may benefit custodial parents with an interest in claiming an exemption for their children.
Divorce from Bed and Board: Not just a legal separation
Divorce from Bed and Board, or A Mensa Et Thoro, is commonly described simply as a judicial separation. However, Divorce from Bed and Board carries several serious consequences.
Alienation of affection & criminal conversation
Plaintiffs are racking up big jury verdicts in North Carolina as the Courts continue to allow lawsuits, known as heart-balm torts, to protect the sanctity of marriage.
Grandparents’ visitation & child custody rights in North Carolina
Today children are more likely to be cared for by their grandparents if the parents are separated, divorced, or were never married. As family structures change, the visitation and child custody rights of grandparents has become a regular topic in the news.
Practical considerations for changing a donor’s scholarship criteria
Do schools have an option to reform illegal or impractical donor terms without abusing their duties as trustee? Explore practical considerations for changing a donor's scholarship criteria.
Reducing the cost of divorce
Divorce is costly in so many ways. By following these suggestions, you should be able to keep the economic costs to a minimum.
Passports for minor children involved in child custody disputes
A child must have a valid passport to travel abroad, but the danger of international abduction is a serious concern.
Should you handle your own divorce?
Many companies offer a cheap online divorce—but without an attorney who practices divorce law in North Carolina, you may be making decisions that will cost you thousands of dollars and jeopardize, if not destroy, your objectives.
Collaborative Law & Divorce: Not a good fit for North Carolina
Critics say the court system is broken, but does that make Collaborative Law the best option for couples undergoing divorce? Learn about Collaborative Law, the Family Law adversarial system, and how they affect getting a divorce in North Carolina.
Family Law clients should protect their personal information from identity theft
If you have been involved in a divorce or family law matter in your lifetime, your personal information could be at risk from theft by identity thieves.