Parents going through a divorce might be concerned how the situation might affect their children’s performance in school. According to a UCLA-led study, those fears may be legitimate. Children with divorced parents, the study found, tend to have lower high school...
Family Law
Gray divorce: Why are late-life divorces on the rise?
Many North Carolina residents would agree that one of the most difficult things to experience in life is a marital breakup. It goes without saying that couples never go into a marriage with divorce in mind. However, the rate of divorce as a whole is actually on the...
Do you hope to obtain child support after divorce?
North Carolina residents, especially those in Lincoln County, may have many questions about what their lives will be like after ending a marriage. If you have children, you may have even greater concerns. Of course, each case is different, so you would be wise to gain...
What is parallel parenting?
A family is always a family, even when parents divorce. However, the family dynamics change in these situations. Family law in North Carolina acknowledges that decisions regarding children should be tailored to suit each family’s unique needs, and as such, joint...
Will your business suffer through a divorce?
When a marriage ends, one of the most difficult things to go through is watching a life built by two break apart. In a divorce situation, under family law rules, North Carolina residents may see things go on the block -- the family home, cars, furniture. Everything is...
Family law: Becoming good co-parents after divorce
According to most professionals who work with children, those kids who have healthy relationships with both parents after divorce generally do much better than those who don’t. Parents in North Carolina who divorce and share custody of their children have guidelines...
Family law: Prenups are often necessary, although unromantic
Many couples who are planning on marrying are swallowing hard and having a talk about the what if’s. No couple wants to think about their marriage ending, but planning for the unforeseen is often necessary and very smart. Family law in North Carolina paves the way for...
Trying to decide if divorce is right for you? Consider these tips
Many North Carolina residents find themselves struggling in their marital relationships. They may feel as if they and their spouse have become distant or that the relationship overall is just no longer satisfying and fulfilling. For you, the idea of whether it is time...
Tips for taking an amicable approach to your divorce
When having to go through a divorce, most Lincoln County residents do not want to have to later recount a tale of contention and drama. Instead, you and many other North Carolina residents likely want to keep the focus on the legal matters, make decisions as smoothly...
Are collaborative divorces cheaper?
Divorces are infamous for being expensive. If you go to court in North Carolina or another state, your divorce could end up costing you thousands of dollars in court and attorney fees. You'll have to either dip into your savings, take out a loan or use the assets that...