Many North Carolina parents have misconceptions about child support. It is important for them to understand how the system works and that they then follow the laws regarding it.Around 40 percent of children are born to single mothers. When a mother is unwed, the...
Month: April 2016
Some fathers denied full parenting rights in divorce
North Carolina fathers headed for divorce may be prepared to share parenting equally with their ex-spouse, but the reality of the situation might be very different. Often, fathers struggle to get joint custody. The stereotype of divorced fathers as lazy still...
Reduce summer vacation conflict with parenting plan
Divorcing parents in North Carolina should consider writing summer vacation plans into their parenting plan. This is usually a time of change. Children may take on more activities, and even child support obligations might shift. Planning ahead is the best way to avoid...
Afeni Shakur’s divorce case shows importance of prenups
Sources report that Afeni Shakur, the mother of late rapper Tupac Shakur, has filed for divorce against her husband of 12 years, Gust Davis. Ms. Shakur apparently did not have a prenuptial agreement with her husband in place, and he is reportedly seeking a significant...
Four things to do if you are getting a divorce
If your marriage is irretrievably broken and you are are contemplating getting a divorce, it can be an emotional time when clear thinking is difficult to do. Although it is understandable to feel this way, divorce is a time in your life when it is important to keep...
