It is the right of the father of a child to have visitation and custody rights , whether or not you were present at the time of the birth of your child. Perhaps your wife kept the baby a secret after the divorce, or you had a sexual relationship with another woman and she never told you about becoming present.…
The reasoning’s behind a child desiring to emancipate themselves from their parents vary from family to family, though in the state of North Carolina, a child has the right to legally part ways after the age of 16. Naturally, parents have the rights to care and provide for their children until they reach the age in which they can provide…
Parents who choose to file for a divorce are given varying options for how to handle the situation for their children. This means that they are given an option between joint or shared custody, in order to determine what is best for the children and works most efficiently with the parents. Joint custody is basically when the parents are given…
If you are considering a divorce, one of the concerns you may have in regards to your separation is the fact that you still have children, and you desperately want them to go to a good college. Not only do you hope that they will have the opportunity for a strong education, but you also wish to help them pay…
The Kardashian family over the past few years has been on our news feeds online and with celebrity gossip; we all know Kim filed for a divorce just 72 days after saying her vows, and we all have heard about the huge financial battle which was taking place between her and Kris Humphries, as he tried to seek control over…
While certain couples may be suffering with martial problems, they may not be ready to make that official step of the divorce. For this very reason, the process of separation has been designed to give spouses a chance to make the decision to stay together, or separate, with confidence. There are varying stages of separation that can be done before…
Perhaps you and your spouse are considering filing for a divorce. If you are a woman, one of the concerns on your mind may be whether or not you are required to return your wedding or engagement ring back to your husband. For women, a ring holds much sentimental value, and monetary value as well. First off, there is a…
If you are considering a divorce as a parent, you may be concerned as to how the court determines the extent of child support after the spilt. There are many very important factors that will be taken into account by the court in order to determine what is necessary for the children and what each spouse needs or has. First…
According to the North Carolina family law code, the court has the right to appoint a parenting coordinator during any child custody cases that involve minor children. In order to do this, all parties must consent to the appointment and they have the right to limit the parenting coordinator’s decision-making authority to specific situations if the need arises. The court…
In the event that you and your spouse have decided your marriage is coming to an end, understanding how your property is divided in divorce is absolutely crucial. In the majority of states across the U.S. the division of property will fall under the category of what is called ” equitable distribution” whereas there are only 8 states that fall…