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Going to trial is the last thing anybody wants in a North Carolina divorce case. But unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid court. If your attorney advises you to go to trial, it is critical that you behave appropriately and adhere to the rules of the court. Even the…

In 1993, a media frenzy erupted over claims that Super Bowl Sunday was the biggest day of the year for domestic violence against women. The claims stemmed from a press conference held by women’s groups in California, where one presenter cited a study from Old Dominion University several years earlier…

Getting a divorce or separation is painful. In such times of sadness, many people turn to their religion to find support and solace. But a recent report on families and faith suggests that young adults whose parents have divorced are less likely to affiliate with a formal religion today. The study, “Does the Shape…

The following is a guest post from The Cantor Law Group of Phoenix, AZ. Couples with children do not have the luxury of distance after a divorce. Providing a stable and safe environment for your children requires a great deal of cooperation. Effective co-parenting begins with these tips. Focus Your children…

Since its debut in 1969, the world’s most popular show for kids has taught us a lot more than how to get to Sesame Street. Even one of the show’s few failures has something to teach us: Divorce is an incredibly difficult topic for children. “Sesame Street” producers learned that…

For many people, marriage signifies a special and spiritual bond with another person. But under North Carolina law, it is also a contract. When a valid marriage takes place, spouses automatically assume certain legal rights, such as the right to the other’s estate and to provide support for the other…

Technology allows us to take care of many issues surrounding divorce without being in the awkward situation of confronting your soon-to-be-ex. For instance, if you need to review some separation documents, a divorce lawyer may be able to e-mail them to you securely and confidentially. Couples that split up will ultimately have…

Race car driver Danica Patrick, who just completed her first season in NASCAR, has announced she is splitting from Paul Hospenthal, her husband of seven years, according to news reports. Perhaps it’s a sign of the times that the announcement of a planned divorce was made in a public social…

The findings of a new study on marriage and divorce rates are likely to raise a few eyebrows. Spouses who share household duties in a marriage run a higher risk of divorce than couples in which women do the majority of the work, according to Norwegian researchers. A new study found that…

The North Carolina Court of Appeals is considering whether the CEO of the NASCAR company is entitled to have hearings and records in his divorce proceedings closed from the public. All divorce information has traditionally been open to the public because of rules that court proceedings should be transparent. Sometimes…