Year: 2026
A custody order isn’t a suggestion. Once a North Carolina judge documents specific terms in a custody order, both parents must follow those terms to the letter. But unfortunately, sometimes co-parents decide the rules don’t apply to them. Here’s what you need to know about what can happen if a parent violates a custody order…
Divorce forces you to confront tough questions about your future. If you’re like many people, one of your top concerns during this process involves what happens to the retirement savings you’ve spent decades building – or contributing to indirectly. In North Carolina, retirement accounts and divorce intersect in ways that surprise many people, since the…
Practically every aspect of a divorce involves finances in one way or another. How marital property gets divided, whether and how much spousal support is ordered, and what child support is owed are all fundamentally economic matters. That means that if your spouse hides money before divorce, you or your children could wind up with…
Even amicable separations can involve tough issues, and one of the most pressing for couples is often what happens to a mortgage in a divorce. Many people assume that if a divorce decree assigns the home or mortgage debt to one spouse, the other spouse is automatically removed from responsibility. Unfortunately, that’s not always the…
As a parent in North Carolina, you’re no doubt familiar with the concept of child custody. But did you know there are two distinct forms of custody, which can involve various arrangements? The key difference between legal and physical custody lies in the rights they grant to parents. Custody doesn’t simply define who a child…
Debt often complicates divorce in ways that catch people off guard. After years of joint accounts, shared loans, and intertwined finances, sorting out who owes what is rarely simple. The question of who is responsible for marriage debt in North Carolina doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer. Here’s what you need to know about how divorce…
Bankruptcy can feel like a reset button for debts, but it doesn’t erase everything. You might wonder: How does bankruptcy affect child support? If your ex-spouse has filed for bankruptcy, what happens to ongoing child support or past-due payments? The way bankruptcy interacts with family law can shed light on your situation and help you…
Domestic violence can have a major impact on child custody and visitation in North Carolina. If you’re a parent facing allegations of abuse or if you’re concerned about your child’s safety, the process is often confusing and stressful. You might wonder: How will claims of domestic violence affect my custody rights? Will I still get…
Attorneys Josh Valentine and Jonathan Kidd are recognized for their exceptional legal advocacy in North Carolina Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC, is proud to announce that Attorneys Josh Valentine and Jonathan Kidd have been selected to the 2026 North Carolina Rising Stars list. Attorney Josh Valentine was named to the list for the third…
Are you wondering what the court will consider “fair” when it comes to dividing property in your North Carolina divorce case? North Carolina law gives courts a starting point for determining the equitable division of assets and marital debt. But the outcome of your case will depend on the specific facts. The guidance of an…