Extraordinary Expenses for Extraordinary Children
Many parents believe that child support only covers food, clothing, and housing. While those everyday expenses are part of child support, North Carolina’s Child Support…
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Child Custody Considerations in North Carolina
Many parents involved in a custody dispute understandably ask the same question: What factors do courts consider when determining custody arrangements for a child? While…
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No Ring, No Rights? – The Case for Cohabitation Agreements in North Carolina
Today, more couples are choosing to live together without getting married. Perhaps they have already been through a divorce, watched someone they know go through…
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How Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Petitions Halt Your Private Family Law Matter
Cases involving child custody can be highly contentious between parties. An unfortunate reality is that, in some cases, parties raise allegations of child abuse or…
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Out of Sight, Out of Rights? – What happens to a parent’s child custody rights if they disappear?
Short Answer: Child Custody rights still exist. Disappearance does not erase legal rights and obligations related to parenthood. A parent’s custodial and parental rights are…
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Arreglos de Custodia de los Hijos: Una Herramienta para una Paternidad Compartida Exitosa
Descubra consejos esenciales para crear un acuerdo de custodia de los hijos en Carolina del Norte que minimice los conflictos y facilite una crianza compartida exitosa tras una separación.
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Electronically Stored Wills – A New Way to Probate in North Carolina
Starting January 1, 2026, North Carolina recognizes electronically stored Wills. Learn how this new law simplifies probate, protects against lost original documents, and what requirements your attorney must follow to secure your estate plan.
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Reflections on Being Named in the Legal Elite Hall of Fame for Family Law for 2026
At Modern Legal, with our home base in Charlotte, North Carolina, our mission reaches far beyond any single courthouse. We work to turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action – because people deserve more than paperwork and procedures; they deserve clarity, advocacy, and direction.
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Father’s Day Note: Thanks Dad!
Every day we live our lives with purpose we are also fulfilling a “thank you” to the fathers that showed up and guided us. For Father’s Day, be sure to go that extra mile to acknowledge the sacrifices made and the guidance given by our fathers.
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