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When parents file a custody lawsuit, their first allegations must relate to why and how the state where they filed the case has jurisdiction to hear the matter. When it comes to minor children, a state must have jurisdiction over the child or children in question. For a state to have jurisdiction over a child, it must […]
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Let’s say that you have always wanted to be a veterinarian. Finally, you were accepted to a veterinary school in Texas. You live in North Carolina. You applied to N.C. State, but you didn’t get in. You have a little boy who is six years old. You share custody of him with your ex-husband. The […]
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Let’s take a look at the story of Sally and Sam. Sam is career military. The family moved to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina 10 years ago. Sally has stayed in North Carolina because Sam has been deployed so many times that the military hasn’t required her to move. Both Sally and Sam are originally […]
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Moving to another state without your children before your custody arrangement is modified or established isn’t advisable. But we’re looking at the worst-case scenarios here. Life happens. Sometimes an elderly parent needs you. You may be the only option. Let’s say your mom’s neighbor just called. He had to take her to the hospital again—this […]
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It took six years, but you finally did it. You got the job in management. In a month, you’ll move to Seattle. You thought this day would never come! But Seattle is a long way from Raleigh, North Carolina. What are you going to do about the children? You don’t have much time before you […]
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Sharing custody of children is perhaps one of the most difficult endeavors parents face. Regardless of whether parents share time equally or one parent has significantly more time than the other, parenting children in separate households is stressful and often emotionally draining. It’s hard enough to raise children when parents live together. When a breakup, […]
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The court has allowed your ex-wife to move to New Jersey with your three-year-old son. You still live in North Carolina. The court has awarded you visits every other weekend, on half of the major holidays, and over the entire summer. But visiting with your son just became much more difficult, especially because he is […]
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Retirement plans are subject to division through equitable distribution, just as any other marital asset would be. All assets and debts will be divided; bank accounts, time-shares, retirement accounts and even frequent flier miles are subject to distribution. How to Divide Retirement Plans in North Carolina The first step in dividing a retirement account is […]
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Transcript: I’m Kristal. I have two daughters, one is 33 years old, and one is 29. I have a three-year old granddaughter and another granddaughter on the way. I like to run, I like to crotchet. I like my job, I like to work. I’m an office assistant. I work in Downtown Raleigh, and I […]
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