Talking to Your Kids About Divorce: What to Say (and What Not To)
Divorce can be a confusing and emotionally charged experience for children, yet how parents communicate about it often shapes a child’s long-term well-being. Many guides focus on what to say—but few address the subtle ways parents’ words, tone, or timing can unintentionally create stress, guilt, or divided loyalties. This article explores practical strategies for talking […]
What Happens If Someone Doesn’t Pay Child Support?
Child support is not just a financial obligation—it is a legal and emotional lifeline for children. When payments are missed, the impact goes beyond numbers, affecting a child’s stability, daily needs, and long-term well-being. North Carolina law provides multiple enforcement tools, but many parents are unaware of the range of consequences or how quickly arrears […]
Hidden Assets in Divorce: Red Flags to Watch For
Divorce is not just an emotional process—it’s a financial one, and hidden assets can dramatically affect outcomes. Many spouses conceal accounts, investments, or property in ways that are subtle and hard to detect. Understanding the warning signs and methods used to hide wealth is critical for protecting your interests. In North Carolina, uncovering these assets […]
Can My Child Decide Which Parent to Live With in North Carolina?
Custody disputes often raise a deceptively simple question: can a child choose where they live? In North Carolina, the answer is more nuanced—and often misunderstood. While many parents focus on age as the deciding factor, courts look deeper, examining maturity, influence, and family dynamics. Understanding how a child’s voice fits into these decisions can help […]
Discernment Counseling
by Hailey N. Amico Discernment Counseling Before You Try to Fix the Marriage, Decide If You Want to Keep It When a marriage hits serious trouble, most couples assume the next step is marriage counseling. That sounds responsible — and sometimes it is. But there’s an important truth that often gets missed: Marriage counseling is […]
What Is a Guardian ad Litem (Best Interest Attorney) in a North Carolina custody case?
by Hailey N. Amico What Is a Guardian ad Litem (Best Interest Attorney) in a North Carolina custody case? Custody cases are emotional, deeply personal, and carry high stakes. Parents are often focused (understandably) on their own time, rights, and frustrations or challenges they face with their co-parent. The Court, however, has one job: to […]
There’s No Room for Petty in that Playbook
Kristen Sherwood If you are anything like me – born and raised in a state with no professional sports and destined to be an Auburn or Alabama fan from birth – you’ve been looking forward to the start of college football all year. It’s finally here — stadiums are packed, fans are fired up, and […]
Divorce and Your New Normal
When a person is considering a divorce, it is never an idea that happens overnight. It is not so long ago. And for many, it may be the toughest decision a person could ever make. But once you’ve made this decision, then what? You look around at the home that you and your spouse created […]
Three Things You Need to Know About Custody Litigation
Custody litigation can be one of the most challenging experiences a parent can face. Understanding the nuances of this process is crucial to navigating it effectively. Here are three key aspects to consider, coming from the perspective of a compassionate attorney that cares about getting you through this process: 1. Custody Litigation is Expensive Custody […]
MacKenzie Scott and the Rise of Post-Divorce Philanthropy
Insights for High Asset Clients MacKenzie Scott, a novelist and philanthropist who was formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has become a beacon of transformative philanthropy following her highly publicized divorce in 2019 after 25 years of marriage to the Amazon founder. Her remarkable approach to giving away her substantial wealth has not only […]