Parental Alienation: A Tale of Two Parents Welcoming a child into the world is often a joyous and unifying moment for a couple. However, disagreements about parenting styles can create challenges. In some cases, when parents separate, those challenges escalate into...
Divorce and Your New Normal
When a person is considering a divorce, it is never an idea that happens overnight. It is not so long ago. And for many, it may be the toughest decision a person could ever make. But once you’ve made this decision, then what? You look around at the home that you and...
Answering Questions on Adoption in North Carolina
Answering Questions on Adoption in North Carolina Adoption can be a complex and emotional process, and it's important to understand the legal requirements and procedures involved. In North Carolina, there are specific laws and regulations governing the adoption...
The 3 Proofs of Alienation of Affection
The 3 Proofs of Alienation of Affection North Carolina is one of the few remaining states that still recognize a legal claim for alienation of affections. Essentially, this law allows a spouse to sue a third party for interfering with their marriage by “stealing”...
Three Things You Need to Know About Custody Litigation
Custody litigation can be one of the most challenging experiences a parent can face. Understanding the nuances of this process is crucial to navigating it effectively. Here are three key aspects to consider, coming from the...
Navigating Divorce in North Carolina
What to Do Once You've Made the Decision When contemplating divorce, the decision rarely happens suddenly but rather happens over time. And, for most people, it is one of the most challenging decisions they will ever make. But once you’ve made this decision, then...
MacKenzie Scott and the Rise of Post-Divorce Philanthropy
Insights for High Asset Clients MacKenzie Scott, a novelist and philanthropist who was formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has become a beacon of transformative philanthropy following her highly publicized divorce in 2019 after 25 years of marriage to the...
Navigating the Path from Separation to Divorce in North Carolina
5 Quick Tips Now That The Ink is Dry Now that the ink has dried on your separation agreement, you may wonder what happens next. The period between legal separation and divorce gives you time to work with your attorney to tie up any loose ends ahead of officially...
I’ll Be There for You: Who Advocates for Your Children During Separation and Divorce?
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,...