North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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As a parent, you understand that divorce is tough on kids. You probably want to do everything within your power to make things easier on them—and booking their schedules so they’re always busy and distracted might seem like a good idea. While the right amount of social, physical and mental activity can be good for […]
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For many kids, shuffling between two parents’ houses is a tough ordeal. Whether your custody agreement gives you primary physical custody or you’re the parent who is awarded on-and-off visitation, your kids might have a hard time coming and going from your house. Since kids are learning new things about independence at each stage of […]
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Whether or not you got along with your in-laws during your marriage, the dynamics of that relationship are bound to change during and after divorce. If you share kids with your ex, there’s a good chance that you’ll have at least occasional contact with your ex-in-laws, at least until your kids are grown. So how […]
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It’s tough to deal with an ex you can’t rely on, particularly when you have kids or need to share responsibility when it comes to marital debt. Making verbal agreements doesn’t always work out; if your ex doesn’t hold up their end of the bargain, you may not have anything to fall back on. Your […]
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North Carolina requires a year separation period before filing for absolute divorce. While some couples use this time period as an opportunity to decide whether or not they can salvage their marriage others are left simply waiting until they can finalize their divorce. People who are separated want a defined set of rules regarding dating and sex after separation. It is not uncommon for one spouse to want to hold on to the marriage while the other is ready to let go and move one with his/her life. Sex during the separation period can lead to many pitfalls and can have a negative effect on your divorce and it is important for you to understand how it can affect you.
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While your Durham divorce lawyer works out your custody agreement and ensures a fair amount of child support is changing hands, you have to deal with the emotional ups and downs your kids are facing. What happens if your kids don’t want to go to your ex’s house, whether it’s for a visit or to […]
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Divorce is a time of emotional upheaval—especially for families with children. Since kids don’t have the emotional maturity that we adults have earned, they often have a tough time processing adult situations. It’s not uncommon for kids to feel like they had a hand in their parents’ divorce, or that if they’d only done something […]
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Whether you chose to divorce or your spouse surprised you with a callous “I’m leaving,” you’ll probably be forced to deal with the emotional fallout. Emotional pain is as serious—and often as crippling—as acute physical pain. While it’s tough to focus on the bright side, it’s there; in the meantime, you might be able to […]
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During your divorce, your Raleigh divorce lawyer might recommend that you ask for a paternity test. While that’s not necessarily standard procedure, if you have doubts that you’re the father of one or more of your children, it’s generally a good idea. If your lawyer recommends it, they have a good reason to do so. […]
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During and after divorce, many parents report that their ex’s house must be a swirling vortex of doom for kids’ clothes, toys, and video games. Sometimes those things never make it back home; once your kids visit your ex, their belongings are as good as gone. While it’s okay to occasionally lose a few things […]
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