How Child Support is Determined
In North Carolina, both parents are responsible for providing support for their minor children, but the legal obligation is based on each party’s ability...
Divorce Workshop for Women
Second Saturday is a workshop that provides information to attendees regarding the process of divorce. Second Saturday was founded in 1988 by the non-profit...
Unmarried Parents and Custody
What happens when an unmarried couple has a child and then a dispute arises as to the custody of that child? In North Carolina,...
Collaborative Law
Collaborative law, when referred to in the context of divorce cases, is a method to negotiate a divorce settlement without going to court. Each...
Social Media and its Impact on Divorce Cases
“Dance like no one is watching, text and email like it will be read in court one day.”
While it sounds like a cute saying...
Practical Advice for Court
Heading to court can be stressful for everyone -- whether it’s your case that is being tried, or if you are being called as...
Should I Stay in my House for the Kids?
When dealing with divorce, many of our clients want to make the disruption to their children as minimal as possible. One question that often...
How Much Alimony is Fair?
How much alimony should I receive or pay? In North Carolina, (unlike some other states) there is no formula or calculator to determine the...
How Much Alimony is Fair?
How much alimony should I receive or pay? In North Carolina, (unlike some other states) there is no formula or calculator to determine the...
Mediation
Unlike a trial, where the Judge decides the outcome of your case based solely on the evidence presented in court, mediation is a process...