Category: Family Law

No matter the situation, navigating the complex North Carolina family court system can be stressful and overwhelming. How can you hope to achieve a favorable result when just filing the correct paperwork feels daunting? You need a champion for your rights when confronting the challenges of family court. When your…

Either spouse may request alimony as part of a divorce in North Carolina and make a case that the other spouse can afford to pay support. But alimony is not guaranteed as part of a divorce. A Family Law Court judge may award spousal support in a divorce if one…

A common law marriage refers to a legally recognized marriage in which the married couple did not obtain a marriage license or have their marriage solemnized in a civil or religious ceremony. North Carolina does not recognize common law marriage. You have to obtain a marriage license and meet other…

If you own a business and plan to get married, you should consider a prenuptial agreement to protect your interest in the business if your marriage fails. Even if your spouse will join the business as a partner or an employee, you need a prenuptial agreement that says what will…

Now that summertime is here, many families in North Carolina are planning vacations with their kids. Whether your children are toddlers or teenagers, it is extremely important to take into account safety issues that may arise at your vacation destination. Although most of us do not like to think about…

Google recently designated digital capital cities across the U.S. and named Cary as North Carolina’s leading city for online business. Cary received the recognition based on its high number of small businesses that use the Internet to reach customers and connect with existing customers.  To determine the rankings, Google looked at cities…