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Custody Evaluations: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Custody Evaluations: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Child custody evaluations often play a pivotal role when parents can’t agree on custody arrangements. These evaluations are formal assessments conducted by neutral professionals, typically mental health practitioners or court-appointed evaluators.

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Navigating Parenting Plans With the Help of a Parenting Coordinator

Navigating Parenting Plans With the Help of a Parenting Coordinator

Parenting plans serve as an essential roadmap for separated or divorced parents who share custody of their children. These agreements outline important details such as custody schedules, decision-making responsibilities, communication expectations, and procedures for resolving disputes.

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How a Separation Agreement Can Simplify Divorce Proceedings

How a Separation Agreement Can Simplify Divorce Proceedings

Divorce can often be an emotionally charged process, with decisions about property, finances, and child custody creating additional stress. A separation agreement offers couples in North Carolina a practical way to settle many of these issues ahead of formal court proceedings.

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Understanding the Laws on Electronic Tracking Devices in North Carolina

Understanding the Laws on Electronic Tracking Devices in North Carolina

In today’s increasingly digital society, the use of electronic tracking devices has become more common. These devices, such as GPS trackers, allow individuals and entities to monitor the location and movement of people, vehicles, or personal property.

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How Mediation and Arbitration Can Lead to Faster Divorce Settlements

How Mediation and Arbitration Can Lead to Faster Divorce Settlements

Divorce is often an emotionally charged and legally complicated process, particularly when disputes over property division, child custody, or alimony arise. In North Carolina, where divorce laws emphasize equitable distribution and the best interests of children, traditional litigation can be time-consuming and costly.

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Modifying Spousal Support: What Factors Are Considered?

Modifying Spousal Support: What Factors Are Considered?

Spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony, is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to another to provide financial assistance following a separation or divorce.

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Handling Hidden Assets in Divorce: Navigating Complex Financial Matters

Handling Hidden Assets in Divorce: Navigating Complex Financial Matters

Divorce is often an emotionally charged and legally intricate process, and in North Carolina, the equitable distribution of marital assets adds an additional layer of intricacy.

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Key Components of a Prenuptial Agreement for High Net-Worth Couples

Key Components of a Prenuptial Agreement for High Net-Worth Couples

A prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a "prenup," is a legal contract entered into by two individuals before marriage that outlines how assets, debts, and other financial matters will be handled during the marriage and in the event of divorce or death.

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The Role of Restraining Orders in Domestic Violence Cases

The Role of Restraining Orders in Domestic Violence Cases

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and families across the United States, including in North Carolina. It encompasses a range of abusive behaviors, including physical, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse, often perpetrated by someone with a personal relationship to the victim, such as a spouse, partner, or family member.

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How to Secure Your Online Accounts During a Divorce

How to Secure Your Online Accounts During a Divorce

During divorce, many people focus on dividing property, arranging custody, and sorting through finances. What often gets overlooked is something just as important: digital security.

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