FAYETTEVILLE FAMILY LAW BLOG
What happens to my child during my deployment?
Divorcing in North Carolina with children can leave you stumped about how that affects any upcoming deployments. As a member of the military, deployments can sometimes happen suddenly leaving you wondering what to do about your child. Ideally, your child custody...
Excessive working and marital strain
Married couples find themselves falling apart for many reasons, such as an affair or one person struggling with an addiction. Some people not only have an addiction to drugs and alcohol but to work. It is often tough to stay in a marriage with someone who is a...
Child support payments and serious health challenges
For many people, child support is an especially difficult aspect of family law. Even when parents are healthy and happy, making payments (or receiving payments that are owed) becomes impossible in certain instances, such as the loss of a job or the other parent...
Excessive drinking and custody concerns
If you recently split up with your partner, there are various legal topics to consider if you have kids. For example, child support payments are an issue for many parents, whether they are supposed to receive payments or they are obligated to make payments. Another...
False domestic violence accusations can derail your divorce
At Hardin Law Firm PLLC in North Carolina, we often see how the conflicts that lead to divorce could also lead to physical violence. But, you could be in a situation where your spouse's anger has led him or her to falsely accuse you of violence. If you find yourself...
North Carolina is one of six states with ‘homewrecker law’
If you want to sue the person who you believe broke up your marriage, it’s still possible to do so in North Carolina and five other states -- Utah, South Dakota, Mississippi, New Mexico and Hawaii. The claim for “alienation of affection” has existed since the 18th...
Can divorce occur when one spouse is deployed overseas?
As a member of the military, you know that deployments and other military situations may place enormous strain on your marriage. Whether you are on active duty in North Carolina or deployed overseas, military life may become overwhelming for your spouse and cause him...
Child custody decisions in North Carolina
Parents who are going through a divorce in North Carolina need to make decisions not only about how to divide assets and debt but also who will get custody of the kids. This can be emotional, but both mom and dad need to put aside their own wants and consider what...
Will you still qualify for Tricare military benefits after divorce?
As the spouse of a service member, you have always used Tricare military health benefits. But now that your marriage is ending, what are your options for health coverage? Are you eligible for any divorce benefits? Tricare eligibility requirements for former military...
A few ways to make divorce more tolerable
North Carolina residents who have gone through the divorce process know just how miserable it can be. While no one wants to go through this difficult situation, it is a reality for around 50% of all marriages. The following tips can help individuals make divorce more...
