When parents divorce, it inevitably splits a family apart. But it also splits apart friend groups that used to spend time together. You may have a dear friend in your life who is not a family member, but they are as close as family. After the break-up, imagine that your friend’s ex has custody of the kids. Your friend may…
When people are about to go through a divorce, they have a plethora of questions on their minds. These questions may include: How long will the process take? Who will get custody of the kids? How will property be divided? Another question people may wonder about is whether or not they can stay on their exes’ health insurance once their…
Are you curious about whether you qualify for an annulment? While each state has its own laws regarding annulment, they are based on some of the same principles. Unlike a religious annulment which must be granted by the church, a civil annulment is a legal procedure that is overseen by a state’s government. A civil annulment treats your divorce as…
Getting a divorce? You are likely in the process of sorting your property from your spouse’s property. What you may not be aware of is that benefits that you and/or your spouse receive may also be considered property that is divisible during a divorce trial. Depending on what state you reside in, certain benefits can fall under the category of…
Once you have decided to seek a divorce from your spouse, there are certain things that must be done in order to file properly. It is important to understand the filing process and what is included in a divorce petition. Generally, the spouse that wants a divorce must file the petition, which is sometimes referred to as the “complaint.” The…
Before you sign a divorce settlement agreement, it is important to understand divorce, property division, and alimony laws in your state. By understanding the laws and speaking with a Raleigh family law attorney, you’ll have knowledge of what types of alimony you may be entitled to, such as lump sum alimony. Lump sum alimony, also referred to as alimony in…
Although no two divorces are exactly alike, there are similar issues that almost every divorcing couple needs to consider. By understanding what these are beforehand, your divorce can be processed faster and with less aggravation. The first and often foremost issue is property division. Whether you are a multi-millionaire or live modestly, you will need to consider how to split…
While many couples don’t even think about signing a prenuptial agreement, this type of document is recommended for couples that marry during their later years. When you decide to get married after the age of forty, you are likely to be bringing certain things into your marriage that a younger person may not. You could have already been married, have…
There are times when establishing paternity is a struggle. In these cases, either parent can petition the court to have a DNA test conducted in order to confirm or deny paternity. This is done by filing a petition, or a paternity action, that can be approved by a judge. In many cases, the mother of a child will file such…
Does it seem that most courts are apt to give child custody to mothers over fathers? While this has been true in the past, the paradigm is slowly shifting due to fathers’ rights. Over the past few decades, most courts have been prone to awarding custody of children five and under to mothers. However, this has changed recently as more…