Collaborative Law & Divorce: Not a good fit for North Carolina
Critics say the court system is broken, but does that make Collaborative Law the best option for couples undergoing divorce? Learn about Collaborative Law, the Family Law adversarial system, and how they affect getting a divorce in North Carolina.
Should you handle your own divorce?
Many companies offer a cheap online divorce—but without an attorney who practices divorce law in North Carolina, you may be making decisions that will cost you thousands of dollars and jeopardize, if not destroy, your objectives.
Reducing the cost of divorce
Divorce is costly in so many ways. By following these suggestions, you should be able to keep the economic costs to a minimum.
Alienation of affection & criminal conversation
Plaintiffs are racking up big jury verdicts in North Carolina as the Courts continue to allow lawsuits, known as heart-balm torts, to protect the sanctity of marriage.
Divorce from Bed and Board: Not just a legal separation
Divorce from Bed and Board, or A Mensa Et Thoro, is commonly described simply as a judicial separation. However, Divorce from Bed and Board carries several serious consequences.
Tax code change allows custodial parent to revoke release of dependent exemption
A recent change in the Internal Revenue Code may benefit custodial parents with an interest in claiming an exemption for their children.
Eight steps to take after separation & eight steps to take after divorce
There are legal steps you should take even after you get divorced in North Carolina to protect yourself and your family.
$9 Million awarded for affair
“I really loved him, and I really thought he loved me,” Cynthia Shackelford said. “I had not a clue that Allan would wander. He kept telling me 'Oh, she’s just a friend. There’s no affair. I love you.”
Telling your kids “We are getting divorced”
Responsible parents can reduce stress for their children by making a plan and acting like adults when they tell their children about then impending divorce.
The basics of separation for stay-at-home parents
The separation process can be especially challenging for stay at home parents, usually the dependant spouse. In the event the dependant spouse intends to separate from the supporting spouse, the dependant spouse should should consult an attorney to learn about the specific options available to them.