Family Law

If a couple chooses to separate and divorce without pursuing litigation, it is likely they will negotiate and establish a settlement agreement. This is often an important step in the divorce process, and individuals should understand the particulars and significance...

There are many sources that report how stressful parents’ divorces are for their children. After all, divorce is stressful for the whole family. It is a big life change, and there is no denying that it impacts kids, no matter their age. It is natural for many parents...

Reaching the decision to end a marriage is no easy task. Individuals often debate the idea for a long time before they pursue a divorce – or even inform their spouse they want a divorce. Facing pushback and arguments from one’s spouse can make a divorce even more...

Estate planning is usually the last thing individuals faced with divorce think about. After all, they have many other things on their mind as they negotiate how to divide marital property and create a child custody agreement in some cases. Yet, many reputable sources,...

Almost everyone across the country has debt to their name. Whether it is from student loans or auto loans, debt is a common reality for many households. Debt can often already be a point of contention for spouses during the marriage, and even more so when they decide...

Preparing oneself for divorce is not easy. There are many matters to consider, from how they will divide their property to whether they must establish a support agreement. However, most parents would agree that determining child custody and figuring out how to...

Dividing property in a divorce can be quite a complex matter. It is difficult for spouses to determine a fair agreement, especially when they consider the financial values and emotional attachments to many of these assets. North Carolina law requires spouses to divide...

When spouses finally determine that this marriage is not for them and decide to end it, many want the process to be as quick and painless as possible. After all, getting a divorce is an emotional and overwhelming process. Individuals often want to put it behind them...

Congratulations to our own, Attorney Tamla Tymus Beverly, for being selected for inclusion in the Family Law section of the 2021 edition of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, a listing of the state’s top lawyers as selected by attorneys who practice in North...

When spouses decide to pursue a divorce, they often have a lot on their minds. They worry about how they will divide their property, and if they will be required to pay alimony to their soon-to-be-ex-spouse. This is a common thing to worry about when navigating the...