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…

Going through a divorce brings emotional challenges that can feel overwhelming. During this difficult time, financial concerns often add another layer of stress. One of the first questions many people ask is: “How much will this process cost me?” The cost of ending a marriage in North Carolina varies widely depending on your unique situation….

DIY trends are no longer reserved for home renovation projects. Some separating couples believe they can DIY their divorces too. However, divorce isn’t like a home project. There are no do-overs if things go awry or a party fails to protect their rights. To add insult to injury, DIYers can end up spending more money…

There are several reasons why married couples don’t stay together, and these reasons may change over time. One factor that has remained a reliable predictor of marital success over the last few decades, however, is occupation. Specifically, financial stability is a significant factor in marital success, and financial stability is related to occupation. Professions with…

As COVID-19 rates continue to climb across North Carolina, whether you’re in Charlotte proper or the Charlotte metropolitan area, like Gastonia, you may be wondering how to address child custody and safety across your household and your ex’s household. In fact, the North Carolina Family Court Advisory Commission issued updated recommendations in August. What do those recommendations suggest?…

Protective orders, sometimes called restraining orders, are common after a divorce, domestic violence call, or conviction for abuse or stalking. A protection order may direct a party to refrain from contacting the other; prohibit a party from going within a certain distance of the other; grant to a party possession of the residence or household and exclude…

The North Carolina Court System is “largely closed,” but will remain open for limited activity in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Like many other businesses and government agencies, the courts have taken action to slow the spread of COVID-19 among the public and employees. Chief Justice Beasley entered emergency orders that will keep the…

Many parents know that their relationship is essentially over but still stay together for the sake of their children. Divorce can be difficult for children, especially when they are younger. Many parents wait until their children go off to college to finally separate. However, it may not be much easier for kids to accept their…

Divorce is not an easy process, and you should not have to go through it alone. If you have any questions about child custody, property division, or alimony after a divorce, talk to your North Carolina family law attorneys for help. Making One Reconsider a Divorce Most separations and divorces involve a lot of second-guessing, putting off asking for a divorce,…

A recent article in USA Today ranked the average cost of divorce in each state. North Carolina comes in near the middle for the cost of an average divorce, with and without children. The costs of filing for divorce are not that high, generally coming to a few hundred dollars. However, the cost of divorce disputes is…