Divorce rates among couples over 50—sometimes called ‘gray divorce’— have risen despite an overall decline. Some counselors expect soul-searching during the pandemic to accelerate the trend. Read more from Anne Marie Chaker in this article for The Wall Street Journal,... read more
What Do Divorced Parents Need to Know? Co-written by Carrie Lehmann and David DuFault As tax time and deadlines are now approaching, recent changes to the tax code and the new government stimulus package are bringing up a lot of questions for parents that do not file... read more
What Do You Need to Know About Divorce in 2021? 2020 was a challenging year for many. We had to find new approaches to adapt to different ways of living within our jobs, social groups, and families. For some, these adjustments included spending more time at home, and... read more
When most people think of holidays they think of celebrations, overindulging in giant meals and sweet treats, parties, presents, passing on traditions, and making memories with friends and family. However, the holiday season can look very different after separation or... read more
You may reattorney the media frenzy surrounding Kanye West’s bid (and unbid) for presidency; his first and only campaign rally in Charleston, South Carolina; and his ensuing flurry of tweets directed to and about his wife, children and her family wherein he dropped... read more
A Guardian ad litem (GAL) is an objective, impartial person who has a duty to protect the best interests of children. In North Carolina, GALs are typically…
Update 11.16.2021: 26th Judicial District Modified Court Operations in effect through January 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022. Update 11.16.2021: 26th Judicial District Modified Court Operations in effect through December 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Update... read more
Q&A with Attorney David Simmons on Modification of Child Support during COVID-19 I Owe Child Support, But I’ve Just Lost My Job Due To The Coronavirus. What Do I Do? In these unprecedented times, few things about the future are known for sure. What seems to be... read more
You have been socially distancing with your partner and have decided you want a divorce. In short, yes you can separate during a pandemic and potentially resolve all related matters by agreement. While the final divorce may be delayed, there are options in the... read more
