North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
Divorce Laws, Forms, Calculators, and Family Law Help
Raising children is not easy when parents are married and living under the same roof. Parents can disagree over discipline, social media use, tv time, bedtime, religion, and more. If the parents separate, parenting can become even more difficult and challenging. What can parents do when they disagree over issues when they don’t live together? […]
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If it seems like there’s a strong correlation between divorce and substance abuse, that’s probably because there is. Half of all marriages end in divorce, and alcohol abuse alone triples that rate. Substance abuse is cited by women as the 3rd most popular reason for divorce; for men, substance abuse is the 7th cited reason […]
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If you are thinking about divorce, there are many financial issues to consider. Getting out of a marriage costs much more than just the fee for filing the actual divorce papers. The costs of divorce can force some parties to stay together because they just cannot afford the costs of leaving. There are many expenses […]
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If you are considering a divorce or separation, it’s not an understatement to say that it will be a stressful time. Often, separating parties find it helpful in many ways to seek help from a therapist during this difficult life transition, both for their mental health and for guiding them through the major decisions of […]
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Domestic violence or intimate partner violence occurs when people in a close relationship experience an imbalance of power or control. It can take many forms: emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, stalking, or threats of any of these actions. Abusive actions may include name calling, control over one’s access to family and friends, stopping one […]
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Starting in 2023, Wake County has begun offering a support center to aid self-represented litigants throughout the legal processes they may encounter. The Wake County Legal Support Center was created to provide easy access to forms, worksheets, and information on legal issues for all Wake County residents. While there is a heavy focus on domestic […]
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The legal community is often criticized, and lawyers are frequently the subject of jokes, but the legal community has a real dedication to children and their best interests, especially when it comes to child support. It is the law in North Carolina that District Court Judges must review child support laws at least every 4 […]
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How Long Does it Really Take to Get a Divorce? This is a question that divorce lawyers surprisingly don’t hear very often. A lot of people interested in family law learn about the one year separation period required for divorce and begin thinking that this is the only time limit they need to be concerned […]
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What is one of the most common and biggest struggles for divorcing couples? After infidelity, the most popular answer is: the struggle over money and finances. Financial issues are touted as the second leading cause for divorce. Half of all married couples with over $50,000 in debt claim that money is the reason for their […]
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Divorce can be particularly hard on children. Adjusting to a new routine as parents separate from each other brings up many issues for the children effected. Hopefully once a custody and visitation schedule is established, the parents and the children can develop a new routine. Raising children is tough, and sometimes it is even more […]
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