CAN I BLOCK MY EX FROM CONTACTING MY CHILD ONLINE?
This is a very fact-driven question and the legal answer will depend heavily upon those facts. Some courts have started issuing virtual visitation orders which allow noncustodial parents to have…
CAN EITHER PARENT WIN CUSTODY?
Family court has evolved in recent years to mirror society's changing attitudes about fathers being equal parents. In the past, fathers had little hope of winning custody unless the mother…
HOW CAN I BUILD UP MY CREDIT SCORE AFTER A DEBT-RIDDEN DIVORCE?
When a couple faces a debt-ridden divorce there can be significantly negative effects on each spouse's credit. Often a home refinance is required in a divorce to move the real…
WILL THE NEW TAX LAWS AFFECT A NC DIVORCE?
Yes, starting in 2019, North Carolina residents who pay alimony will no longer be able to write off the alimony as a tax deduction and those who receive alimony will…
What is a divorce from bed and board?
Unlike an absolute divorce, a “divorce from bed and board” under North Carolina law is not an actual divorce that dissolves a marriage, but instead it is a judicial separation…
Do I have to have a separation agreement to get divorced?
While the law does not require you to enter into a separation agreement with your spouse in order to file for divorce, it is advisable to enter into a separation…
Can same sex parents be listed on their child’s birth certificate?
Yes. In late 2016, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reached a settlement agreement with a same-sex couple who had filed a lawsuit against the Department after…
Who gets the engagement ring?
Because the ring is a large financial investment and often has significant sentimental value, many couples argue over who will get to keep the engagement ring after divorce. In North…
Do child support arrears ever go away?
The short answer is no. Once a child support payment has become due, it cannot be modified, even after the child turns 18. There are a few limited exceptions, but…
Will my inheritance be divided as marital property?
How an inheritance is classified for purposes of equitable distribution depends on when it was received and how the funds were handled. If an inheritance is received before the beginning…