Family Law
An action for modification of child custody is when one party files an appropriate action with the court seeking to have the living arrangements of the child (or children) changed from that established in an existing Order of the court or written agreement between the parties. Disputes over child custody are almost always emotionally charged and can lead to bitter and lengthy litigation. Under North Carolina law, child custody is always subject to modification by…
Amid the angst and turmoil surrounding separation and divorce, one of the most important decisions that you will make will be your choice of an attorney. It is important to have a lawyer who inspires your trust and confidence, but also a lawyer who has expertise in the area of the law in which you need assistance. Even if you believe your divorce will be fairly amicable, or you do not have a large marital…
There are an abundance of websites and forms online that are designed to enable people to obtain a divorce without the assistance of an attorney. Even if you intend to handle your own divorce, you may still benefit from having a consultation with an attorney before you proceed with the divorce process. Having an attorney to assist you with your divorce can take a lot of the stress and guesswork out of the process. Otherwise,…
A prenuptial agreement, also referred to as a premarital agreement or ante-nuptial agreement, is a contract entered into between two parties contemplating marriage. The agreement becomes effective upon their marriage. The term “prenuptial agreement” often conjures up images of an instrument used by one spouse to protect their income, wealth, or inheritance from the other. Although a prenuptial agreement may be crafted to serve that purpose, prenuptial agreements can do much more than that. Prenuptial…
The North Carolina Child Support Guidelines in effect for 2013 provide a formula for determining the recommended basic child support obligation for parents whose combined adjusted gross incomes is $25,000 per month ($300,000 per year) or less. The vast majority of child support cases fall within the child support guidelines. However, in cases where the parents’ combined adjusted gross income is greater than $25,000 per month, child support is determined on a case-by-case basis. In…