Fault vs. No-Fault Divorce in North Carolina: Why That Year of Separation Matters
Divorce may not be easy—but it does not have to be messy.
Consent Orders vs. Private Contracts: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
When you are going through a separation or divorce, figuring out big questions—like who gets what, where the kids will live, or how money will be handled—can feel like a full-time job. And while reaching an agreement with your soon-to-be ex is a huge step forward, how you document that agreement matters just as much.
What’s a Postnup? (It’s Like a Prenup’s Cool Cousin)
You have probably heard of a prenup. A postnup is basically the remix: a legal agreement between spouses that happens after the date of the wedding. It can spell out how assets, debts, and financial responsibilities will be handled if things do not go as planned.
Understanding the Coverture Fraction in Dividing Retirement Accounts
Dividing marital property during divorce is one of the most emotionally and financially exhausting parts of the process. Who knew splitting numbers could feel so…
Growing Your Family Through Adoption in North Carolina
Few things are as life-changing and joyful as making a child officially part of your family. Whether you are hoping to adopt your stepchild, a…
Co-Parenting for the Holidays
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially taxing process for both spouses. Divorce is also psychologically exhausting for the children involved, with great emphasis on…
What is a marriage? – The Case for Premarital Legal Counseling
While most people understand that marriage is an agreement between two people, hardly any are privy to the “terms and conditions” of Marriage they are signing.
Interstate Child Support Issues
After parents separate, they may choose to reside in different states. However, this move does not remove their need and legal obligation to take care of the financial needs for their child. Even if the parents live far apart, there are laws that make sure the child still gets financial support – “child support” – for expenses such as food, clothes, and school.
eCourts Expansion
By the end of 2025, North Carolina will have adopted the eCourts system across its 100 counties. The eCourts system is meant to transition legal case management from traditional paper files in courthouses to a virtual cloud storage system.
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