A lot of people going through a separation and divorce find themselves concerned about the expense of attorney’s fees. Additionally, for many people, attorney’s fees are an unexpected expense; it is not as if people save up for a divorce. To make matters worse,... read more
Take Note According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (https://ncadv.org/statistics), nearly 20 people in the United States are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute. This amounts to more than 10 million men and women each year! This... read more
If you have ever been around a child about to celebrate a birthday, you know that for most kids their birthday is one of the most important days of the entire year. When it comes to birthdays after divorce, a child’s desire for the “best birthday ever” may be... read more
Everyone knows effective communication is vital, yet many of us still struggle with it. Poor communication often breeds confusion and frustration, and if you are in the midst of a separation or divorce focusing on effective communication becomes even more vital. As we... read more
Can I have my marriage annulled? Is a question I get asked as a Family Law attorney more often than you might think. The reasons why vary, and trust me – I have heard them all. But, in North Carolina, there are specific stipulations that you must meet to... read more
Knowing How to Choose Your Battles When going through a separation or divorce, issues are sure to arise.I have yet to see a case that does not, at some point, involve some problem – whether big or small – that needs to be addressed. After all, if there were no... read more
Picking up the pieces following a divorce is never easy. It can be even more difficult to move on if the breakup was caused by someone other than the people in the relationship. If the acts of a third-party cause one person to “lose the affection” of his or her... read more
In North Carolina, before a couple can obtain a divorce, they need to be physically separated for 366 days. Why does North Carolina require couples to wait an entire year? This waiting period is designed to provide each individual time to resolve all other marital... read more
Prenuptial Agreements, Marriage Contracts, and More Once the question has been popped, thoughts of “happily ever after” may begin to enter one’s mind. You may even imagine a beautiful wedding surrounded by family and friends. Regardless of culture, religion, or... read more
If you share custody of your children with your ex, you may have left summer camp sign-ups to the last minute – especially if you don’t agree on how your kids should spend the vacation. Who gets the final say – and who has to pay? As we’re in the thick of summer... read more
