Category: Family Law

Recording your spouse without their knowledge may seem like a good way to protect yourself during a divorce or custody dispute. Unfortunately, it can also create serious legal problems. State and federal laws restrict how and when recordings can be made. Violating those laws can lead to criminal charges, civil…

Are you wondering how incarceration might affect a parent’s rights in North Carolina? These situations can raise difficult questions, especially when it comes to a child’s future or custody. Whether you’re caring for the child, trying to support someone who is incarcerated, or facing incarceration yourself, a knowledgeable family law…

Divorce is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be a vicious fight. To protect your emotional health and control expenses, it is vital for you and your spouse to find the proper civil approach to your divorce. Collaborative divorce and mediation provide alternatives to litigating your divorce. Which approach is…

In some exceptional cases, an incapacitated person might need to pursue a divorce in North Carolina with the assistance of an agent assigned power of attorney to act for them. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document allowing a principal to grant powers to an agent or attorney-in-fact…

North Carolina law does not afford many legal rights for couples who live together before marriage. The state does not recognize common-law marriage. This means if a couple splits up, they will have no legal protection regarding how property is divided. There is also no rule on whether either party…

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…