During the course of your life, you may relocate out of North Carolina for any number of reasons. This is true even for parents who have custody arrangements concerning their children. These reasons can include taking a new job, remarriage, or moving to be closer to your family. How can leaving the state affect child…

Child custody cases are one of the most emotionally difficult experiences a parent may encounter. It is always best for parents to try to resolve their differences by way of a parenting agreement. When parents cannot agree, however, the courthouse is usually the next step. If you have never experienced family court in North Carolina,…

Adultery is a crime in North Carolina. The actions of an adulterous spouse can have far-reaching impacts on civil matters as well, including your divorce case. Alimony, child custody, and even property distribution may be affected. This article will discuss the effects of adultery and using one form of evidence, text messages, to prove it…

Calculation of child support in most North Carolina cases is set to presumptive guidelines. These rules provide a reasonable and appropriate amount of support for the child or children. Section 50-13.4 of the North Carolina General Statutes requires review of the guidelines at least every four years. The purpose of this review is to ensure…

If you are in the midst of a divorce in Wilmington, North Carolina and you have children, the thoughts of who will be paying child support payments – you or your spouse –  have undoubtedly entered your mind.  It is good that you are thinking ahead and preparing yourself for these discussions because it is…

When two people are not married and have children in Wilmington, North Carolina, child custody will inevitably be a topic of discussion.  Regardless of why the parents aren’t married is important, but when kids are involved, their well-being becomes the priority – and rightfully so.  They should not become a casualty in the disputes between…