Category: Family Law

Divorce is difficult on its own. Going through the process with children is even harder. Many parents are looking for ways to make divorce easier on children. One way that many families are coping with divorce is to set up a “nesting” arrangement. Nesting helps children adjust to divorce, particularly...

The most common variety of custody agreement after a divorce is co-parenting. In a co-parenting situation, both parents share legal and physical custody of children, generally in a 50/50 split.  This usually means moving the children between two separate households. However, in some situations this is not always the best...

The highest cost a person pays when they have an affair is the potential for damaging the marital bond beyond repair. Sometimes, children also hold the affair against the parent who committed it. They believe if one parent never had an affair, the family would remain together and the other...

As you work to move forward with your life following your divorce, you will inevitably come across new opportunities that may tend to pull you away from Wilmington. They may include the chance to pursue another relationship, the opportunity to advance your career, or even the desire to move closer...

Fathers in North Carolina must go through a legal process to gain legal paternity. For married fathers, this process is straightforward and somewhat simple. For unmarried fathers, it has the potential to be a little more complex.  Today we will look at reasons why fathers should establish paternity. Despite the...

While it might seem like a much easier process, uncontested divorces are not without their downsides. Of the 2,236,496 marriages that took place in 2017, approximately 787,251 ended in divorce. A large portion of these were uncontested divorces, meaning both parties agree to the divorce and there are no major disputes...

Divorce is hard enough on adults, and it can be even harder on kids. While it is important to tell your children about the decision to split, there are better ways to do it than others. If handled correctly, there will usually be less of an emotional and long-term impact...

Adoption gives a child a fresh start in a loving and stable home. For families looking to adopt, it’s best to have a firm grasp on the process so you can make sure you’re fully prepared. The North Carolina Judicial Branch provides answers to these questions, which many families in North Carolina...

North Carolina does not recognize community property, so when couples in the state divorce, their assets will be divided equitably instead of equally. Sometimes, a soon-to-be ex-spouse isn’t satisfied with this and wants to prevent their spouse from getting their fair share. What are the red flags for hiding assets?...

When a marriage ends and one or both spouses live in North Carolina, the criteria for obtaining a divorce is relatively straightforward. The state only recognizes no-fault divorce, which the court will grant after the couple has been living separately for at least one year. In cases of adultery, abandonment...