Are you heading into a domestic violence protective order hearing? For many in this situation, one worry tends to underpin many others – and it’s one they may be afraid to say out loud:
What if the judge doesn’t believe me in court? Continue reading →
The NC Supreme Court’s Sneed v. Johnston decision changes how personal and enterprise goodwill are analyzed when valuing a professional practice in equitable distribution. Continue reading →
If a custody dispute exists, the involvement of children in a juvenile neglect case can put that dispute on hold. That pause may be necessary while the juvenile court considers safety issues. But what happens when the juvenile case is effectively over? Continue reading →
For children caught in the middle of a divorce, few things feel more uncertain (or more frightening) than not knowing what their daily life will look like going forward. Continue reading →
Our last blog covered the facts of Williamson v. Smith (909 S.E.2d 926). Father argued that the custody order was permanent, while the mother argued that it was not. Continue reading →
The term “permanent” in a custody order holds extra weight at first glance. After all, if the title says “Permanent Custody Order”, it’s easy to assume that the arrangement can only be changed if something occurs that is substantial enough to garner the court’s attention. Continue reading →
Custody cases can move quickly when a judge believes a child’s relationship with a parent may be jeopardized, and that can be stressful for everyone involved. But even a huge change in custody isn’t always the final say on a case. Continue reading →
Our previous blog (linked here) gave the background on Sahana v. Fiscus, and discussed what constitutes income in a child support case. We conclude this blog with additional arguments from the mother and what this case could mean for your child support matter. Continue reading →
Many parents assume that child support flows one way: from the parent who sees the children less to the one who has them most often. Continue reading →
When a marriage ends, people brace for the hard conversations. How will custody work with the kids? How will the money be divided? Who gets what pet? And what life might look like next.
What people don’t always prepare for is the feeling of being watched, of realizing an ex somehow knows things they have never been told. Continue reading →
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