North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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Anyone with a four-legged family member can tell you that having a pet is a life-changing experience. Your furry pal is with you through thick and thin, is happy to see you at the end of the day and understands when you’re going through something you don’t want to talk about. But what happens when […]
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Divorce is hard on kids, and many of them don’t know how to process their emotions. Some struggle with misplaced guilt, righteous anger and pain, as well as a wide range of other emotions, until they reach a boiling point. Teens are especially prone to acting out and behaving badly during divorce because the emotional […]
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Stepmother. Stepdad. The words alone makes biological parents everywhere cringe. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. In fact, some parents and stepparents get along perfectly well. While a happy partnership between parents and their ex’s new partner isn’t feasible in every situation, the way you handle sticky situations can go a long way […]
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You’ve probably heard the old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.” In most situations, that’s absolutely true—and divorce is one of those situations. In fact, your Raleigh divorce lawyer will probably encourage you to be as nice to your ex as possible. You don’t have to be buddy-buddy, […]
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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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