Premarital agreements are excellent tools to help you and your future spouse protect yourselves. There are several different items that you can include in these agreements, including information on your work, family property, separate property and marital...
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3 estate planning changes to make when you file for divorce
Your divorce will drastically change your personal circumstances. From your living arrangements to your parenting obligations, almost everything in your life shifts after divorce. You are more legally vulnerable as a single person after your divorce than you are as a...
Child custody involving special needs children
Child custody cases are often complicated, but this is even truer when the child at the heart of it has special needs. Taking the time to get the parenting plan terms right so they meet the child’s needs must be a priority in these cases. Both parents will need to...
2 times grandparents can request visitation in North Carolina
Grandparents play an important role in many extended family units. They can help provide low-cost or emergency childcare support for their children, which gives them time with their grandchildren. They can provide financial resources for parents still struggling to...
Your guide to an amicable divorce
Divorce is hard. It can be messy and emotional. Even in situations where you feel bitter and angry, there are steps you can take to have an amicable divorce. The fact is, an amicable divorce is beneficial for everyone involved. This includes you, your spouse and your...
How does the court determine child custody cases?
When a divorcing couple cannot agree on a parenting plan, the court will have to step in and determine how custody of the children will be shared. Usually, the interests of the children take center stage, and custody can go either way. It all depends on the...
A sound estate plan relieves family pressures
Nobody wants to think about death all the time. This is one reason that individuals often put off estate planning. However, in the grand scheme of things, estate planning only takes up a relatively short amount of time, if done properly. Not only can drafting a will...
Are your teens coping with divorce in a healthy, positive way?
Everyone knows that divorce is hard on some children, but most people worry about the emotional health of young children and toddlers. Many teens have mastered the art of hiding their emotions, but it is safe to say that divorce can affect them as much as it does...
The gray divorce revolution
Your spouse of 25 years just completely shocked you by asking for a divorce. You are stunned and don’t understand what is happening. The two of you have been together since your freshman year of college and divorce was never on your radar. As you sit there in...
Should I get a prenup if I have a dog?
If you have a dog and are going to get married, one of your questions may be if you should put together a prenuptial agreement to make sure you keep your dog if you get a divorce. As a pet parent, a prenuptial agreement is actually a very good choice if you’d like to...