Establishing a child’s parentage when he or she is born into a marriage is usually quite simple. North Carolina automatically assumes a husband and wife are the parents of an infant born to the wife. Additionally, it is an easy…
Like many court systems in the United States, North Carolina’s family court makes decisions about child custody and visitation cases based solely and absolutely on the best interest of the child. While there is no hard and fast definition for…
Studies have shown that approximately 40-50% of all marriages end in divorce, which is why it’s no surprise that many people get married more than once in their lifetimes. If you decide to get remarried and either you or your…
When you file for a divorce, you need to be prepared to divide much of your property between you and your spouse. North Carolina is an equitable distribution state, which means the court will, upon request, assume the responsibility to…
Deciding to get a divorce can be very painful for a couple – separating and starting their lives over after the marriage ends is both difficult and important. A couple with children is faced with an especially arduous task of…