The aftermath of divorce brings all sorts of concerns for the under-earning spouse. If you do not have a career during your marriage, or if you earn significantly less than your spouse, you may worry how you will be able to support yourself and your children after the...
What benefits can a military spouse retain in a divorce?
North Carolina has a strong military presence, and military divorces are unfortunately common. For the military spouse, there are often questions regarding benefits and which ones can be retained after the divorce. This is important because it includes health care...
How supervised visitation works in child custody cases
Co-parenting after a divorce is not for the faint of heart. North Carolina courts seek to ensure that their rulings reflect the best interest of the child. However, in some child custody cases, doing so means setting up supervised visitation. Locations vary It is up...
How does a parent request support modifications?
Child support payments could cover many expenses necessary for caring for a young one. Medical fees, schooling and other costs may rely on child support payments, and many parents make these payments willingly. However, a parent's circumstances might change, and those...
Understanding divorce from bed and board in North Carolina
Most couples marry with the intention to stay faithful, but divorce can happen to couples with the best intentions. Divorce from bed and board offers a solution for couples who need to maintain a year of separation before an absolute divorce is granted. The common...
Does domestic violence call for an emergency custody order?
In a perfect world, you and your soon-to-be-ex would agree on property division, child custody and other issues surrounding the divorce. However, the reality is that there are plenty of North Carolina dissolution of marriage filings that take place because of domestic...
