A Distinct Approach
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting.
Check back later for updates.
Enjoy a stress-free holiday post-divorce with these tips
The holidays are quickly approaching, and many North Carolina families are trying to make the most of their time with their children. When you split time with your ex-spouse, the stress and hurt feelings can sap your energy and emotions when you do see your kids. Here...
Parental alienation can be harmful for children
In some cases, parents in North Carolina who are going through a divorce wind up projecting their own feelings about their former partners onto their children, and when this happens repeatedly, it can potentially constitute something known as “parental alienation...
Can divorce mediation help you determine child custody?
When parents in North Carolina decide to get a divorce, you face even more hurdles than childless couples do. Unfortunately, matters involving children in divorce situations are also often fraught with stress, struggle, and arguments. But is it possible to avoid these...
Co-parenting benefits for children and parents
North Carolina parents who are divorced, separated or who may never have been married but still want to be involved in raising their children need to find ways to work with their child's other parent regardless of the nature of the relationship between the adults. The...
Are you aware of how to report spousal support on your taxes?
If you divorced within the current calendar year, you may either pay or receive spousal support. Do you know how to report that on your federal and North Carolina taxes when tax season rolls around? CNBC explains how to go about reporting spousal support. Keep...
Does your child want to live with the other parent?
You and your former spouse finalized your divorce in North Carolina several years ago, and you have refined the details of your child custody agreement. Recently, your child shared the news that she or he wants to live with the other parent. To make future...
How to get a divorce on the grounds of incurable insanity
Divorce is a decision not taken likely. Requesting one on the grounds of an insane spouse is even more difficult. It takes an emotional toll. North Carolina is a “no-fault” state. To get a no-fault divorce, spouses must live separately for at least 12 months. No one...
What if you are reported for child abuse in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, state law requires people to report their concerns to the Department of Social Services if they suspect child abuse or neglect. As a parent, this can be upsetting, as well as frightening. You may wonder what would cause someone to suspect you of...
Jury awards husband $8.8 million in alienation of affection case
Alienation of affection means that another person willfully ended your marriage by seducing your spouse, and in North Carolina it is grounds for a civil action. As reported by the News & Observer, the founder of BMX Stunt Shows, Keith King, sued a man he claimed...
What former spouses should know about alienation of affection
While many people in the United States may wish they could take a person to court for having an affair with a spouse, in North Carolina, it is legal. A former spouse can take a homewrecker to court for alienation of affection. What is alienation of affection?...
