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
What can we learn from Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos? It is not uncommon for the rich and famous to be in the news for a variety of reasons including divorce. Superstars Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos found this out first hand this year as headlines blazed across the nation... read more
If you ever find yourself trying to protect your child, consider these resources and remember that even after a split, you are still your child’s keeper.
Depending on how your estate documents are drafted, your ex-spouse or soon-to-be ex-spouse may have more powers than you think via your durable power of attorney, healthcare agent, executor, trustee, or beneficiary designations.
