Overnight Guests for Parents After Divorce Child custody and visitation matters are of top priority for parents when they divorce. There are many issues that are of concern. After divorce, parents must abide by the legal court order put in place. In many cases, one parent has primary physical custody…
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What Can I Do if My Former Spouse Does Not Follow the Child Custody Order?
What Can I Do if My Former Spouse Does Not Follow the Child Custody Order? Not all divorces are amicable. Some of the most contentious areas of divorce are those that revolve around the children. Child custody matters can be quite difficult to live with after divorce. Once the judge…
Divorce Settlements in North Carolina
Divorce Settlements in North Carolina Divorce is known as absolute divorce in North Carolina. Couples who wish to end their marriages must live apart for a period of at least one year prior to the divorce. While couples need to iron out quite a few details, some of the most…
Parenting Styles and How They Affect Co-Parenting After Divorce
Parenting Styles and How They Affect Co-Parenting After Divorce Parenting after divorce can be challenging. Parents are often expected to co-parent even when they have an acrimonious relationship. Parents each have the same rights and responsibilities after they divorce. They must provide for their children’s needs and they each can…
Can a Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With After Divorce?
Can a Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With After Divorce? When parents decide to divorce, one of the most difficult decisions they need to make is where the children will reside. In North Carolina, both parents have rights and responsibilities when it comes to their children. Generally,…
What is Walkaway Wife Syndrome?
What is Walkaway Wife Syndrome? Most times, when a marriage begins to deteriorate, both people are aware of the situation and may take steps to save their union. Sometimes, however, this does not happen. In some cases, one party, often the wife, decides to leave the marriage without even discussing…
What is the Process to Modify a Child Support Order in North Carolina?
What is the Process to Modify a Child Support Order in North Carolina? Both parents are required to provide for their children. Generally, when parents divorce, a child resides primarily with one parent and has regular visits with the other parent. The non-custodial parent typically pays child support, which is…
What to Know About Divorce in North Carolina
What to Know About Divorce in North Carolina When you get married you never think you will get a divorce. Yet, sometimes divorce happens. If you and your spouse are no longer able to remain together, you will need to consider ending your union. There is some basic information that…
Remarriage and Child Support in North Carolina
Remarriage and Child Support in North Carolina When parents divorce, the children often reside primarily with one parent while the other parent has regular visitation. This arrangement is common because although both parents are allowed to make legal decisions for their children, it usually makes more sense for a child…
Types of Marital Contracts
Types of Marital Contracts Whether you are planning your marriage or have made the decision to separate and divorce, you need to put the terms into a formal agreement. Marital agreements are contracts between a married couple. In North Carolina, there are four main types of marital agreements or contracts.…