Mediation for Child Custody & Child Support
When you file for child custody in NC, setting up mediation is often the very first legal requirement you must...
What is a Child and Family Investigator (CFI)?
When a clerk notes a filed CFI in court, it means an investigator has turned in their formal custody report...
Can You Lose Custody for Not Co-Parenting?
Can you lose custody for not co-parenting with your ex-spouse in North Carolina? Yes, a parent can absolutely lose primary...
Can a Spouse Refuse a Divorce?
When you make the hard choice to end a marriage, you expect the legal system to move forward, even when...
What is Collaborative Divorce?
Deciding to end a marriage is hard, but you do not have to fight in a courtroom to resolve your...
Helping Children Cope With Divorce
Helping children cope with divorce is one of the hardest parts of ending a marriage, but parents can take real...
Overcoming Fears During Divorce
Overcoming fears during divorce starts with understanding your legal rights and realizing you do not have to handle everything all...
Contempt of Court in Family Law
Contempt of court in family law happens when a person deliberately breaks a valid judge’s order. When an ex-spouse or...
Modifying Alimony: How it Works in NC
Financial agreements created during a divorce reflect your financial situation at that specific moment in time, but personal circumstances rarely...
The Five Emotional Stages of Divorce
Ending a marriage sets off a profound life transition that affects almost every corner of your daily routine, from your...