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Healthcare givers know how demanding that career can be. From unpredictable schedules to long hours, life can be very overwhelming. Add to it the role of being a single parent and fitting everything in can feel impossible. Continue reading →

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The holidays are an exciting time to get together with family and celebrate being together, but for a single parent it can be full of challenges. Whether you have a great co-parenting relationship or a tumultuous one, you can still make the holidays a time of happiness and cheer. Here are a few ways you can thrive this holiday season and make treasured memories that will last a lifetime. Continue reading →

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The holidays are a season of giving. We shop for our children, cook up incredible feasts to share with loved ones, decorate our homes to spread joy, and often make end-of-year contributions to our favorite charities. But in the hustle and bustle that comes with December, it’s easy to overlook some of the most vulnerable members of our North Carolina community: the animals in our local shelters. Continue reading →

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There are numerous factors courts must consider when making custody and visitation determinations, but the preeminent factor is the best interest of the child. In some cases, courts may weigh the child’s preference as part of their overall considerations, but this is handled on a case-by-case basis. The child’s age, maturity, and ability to understand the implications of such a decision may impact a court’s willingness to consider the child’s preferences. Continue reading →

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Summer is the best time of year; schools are out, you get to spend time with your kids, and the weather is great! However, the summer months can be tricky for divorced parents since there are often custody agreements to consider. The good news is that there are tons of fun activities in the Triangle that make it easy to create unforgettable memories with your kids. If you’re looking for summer vacation ideas you and your little ones are sure to love, this article’s for you! Continue reading →

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Among the most complex issues involved in divorce cases is the distribution of retirement benefits through the entry of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). Retirement plans that are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) must be divided by QDROs, and alternate payees of such plans can be spouses, ex-spouses, or dependents of the plan participant.

When the participant dies before retirement, their surviving spouse is often the recipient of their retirement benefits. However, distributing funds in these circumstances can quickly become a challenge if there are multiple parties with claims to the funds and there is no QDRO in place. Continue reading →

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Fathers Day is a beautiful holiday when your children get to celebrate their dad. You work hard all year long to make sure they’re happy and healthy, and this is a day for them to show you how much they appreciate everything you do. However, if you’re divorced or going through a divorce, these holidays can be challenging. Just because your family looks different this year doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of this special day. Here is a list of the top Fathers Day ideas for divorced dads in the Triad area so you and your kids can have a blast celebrating your day. Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day is supposed to be a time of celebration and connection when we honor the women who brought us into this world and raised us.  But for mothers in the midst of a custody dispute, enjoying the holiday can be much more complicated both emotionally and logistically.  Whether you’re navigating a new custody arrangement or involved in ongoing litigation, there are still ways to make the holiday special and avoid adding undue emotional stress. Continue reading →