According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), nearly 67% of households across the United States have a pet. This fact is likely not a surprise to many families, many of which think of their dog or cat as a member of the family. However, it is important to...
Family Law
What does parental alienation look like?
Put in the simplest terms, parental alienation occurs when one parent attempts to hold influence over their child and create a rift between the child and their other parent. However, parental alienation is anything but simple. When people hear this term, they often...
Recognizing depression after a divorce
If you’re having a hard time in the aftermath of your divorce, you’re certainly not alone. While divorce will affect everyone differently, it’s commonly ranked as one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Usually, death is the only event ranked as...
Can I keep the house in a divorce?
Dividing marital property can be one of the more difficult elements of divorce. Particularly, it is common for individuals facing a divorce to wonder if it is possible to remain living in the family home, even after property division. The short answer is yes – as long...
How can divorce impact your retirement?
Filing for divorce is a big decision. It can change an individual’s entire life and future. The changes a divorce can bring might be stressful at first, but in many cases, it can also bring many positives as individuals begin the new chapter of their life and look...
What you need to know about parallel parenting
Even if unmarried parents decide they will move forward with a co-parenting arrangement, the reality of that decision could be more challenging than the idea. Perhaps they do not get along, or they constantly disagree over how to parent their children. These...
Is it possible to change child support payments?
When it comes to a child support order, there is no one-size-fits-all arrangement. North Carolina family courts carefully consider the family’s circumstances to establish a fair child support order that provides for the child but is also within the parent’s means to...
What should you know before filing for divorce?
When a marriage comes to an end, it’s easy to be overcome by negative emotions and frustrations resulting from the deterioration of a once-loving relationship. Those feelings can affect everyone around you and potentially cloud your ability to make good decisions....
Three things to know about divorce and your finances
It is normal to worry about money. Financial worries are one of the biggest issues for individuals going through divorce. Few people have a strong grasp of property division or the financial steps you will need to take during divorce. At the moment, you may not know...
How does child support work in North Carolina?
Raising children is less expensive under one roof than two. But if you’re getting divorced, this arrangement is likely no longer an option. You may worry about meeting your children’s basic needs and providing them the lifestyle they had before your divorce. By...
