Going through a separation or divorce can be stressful and, when children are in the mix, a different level of complexity often arises. Children thrive on routine and divorce is usually a huge change that requires adjustment on their behalf and behalf of the family....
Divorce Support: How-To Cope with Separation and Divorce
Hint: You Don’t Have To Do It Alone Undergoing the period of legal separation leading up to divorce can sometimes feel like living the first half of the Friends theme song. If you’re navigating this process and feeling as though it has not been your day, your month,...
Navigating New Beginnings: A Legal-Themed Divorce Holiday Gift Guide
Finding the perfect gift can be both exciting and challenging. This is often especially true when searching for someone who has just experienced a major life change, such as separation or divorce. Discovering thoughtful ways to provide support and comfort can make a...
Navigating New Beginnings: A Guide to New Year’s Resolutions for the Recently Divorced
Over the past several years, many of us have traversed a difficult, yet transformative path. We’ve adapted to changes in our jobs, social circles, families, and society at large. For some, this adaptation led to the realization that it was time to part ways with an...
3 Tips for Successful Holiday Co-Parenting
If you are recently separated or divorced, you are likely still adjusting to what your “new normal” as a two-household family looks like. For many, figuring out how to create a holiday co-parenting arrangement may seem daunting and overwhelming – especially if your...
Senate Bill 496
What Those Dealing with Domestic Violence Need to Know On April 4, 2023, Senate Bill 496 was filed in the North Carolina legislature by three state senators: Sydney Batch, Michael Garrett, and Mary Wills Bode. The bill has since been referred to the Committee on Rules...
Everything You Need to Know about North Carolina’s Updated Child Support Guidelines for 2023
In 2022 the Conference of Chief District Judges were tasked with assessing the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines and determining what, if any, updates were needed. These updates to the child support laws must occur no less than every four (4) years by obtaining...
How to Prepare for a Consultation with a Family Law Attorney
What Should You Expect from Your Consultation? The anticipation of a family law consultation can be stressful and nerve-wracking. It is a very real and potentially scary first step in the separation and divorce process.
Boyfriend Loophole – What You Need to Know
The “boyfriend loophole” has seen renewed discussion in recent weeks. But what does the “boyfriend loophole” actually mean, and how can this impact victims of domestic violence? In laymen’s terms, while there are currently legal protections in place for victims of...
Revenge Porn: What You Need to Know
“Revenge porn”, as it is most frequently referred to, has seen increased media attention in the past few weeks with the release of a new Netflix docuseries as well as a renewed push for federal legislation to provide victims with federal civil recourse. The term...