Charlotte Family Law Blog
No shortcuts when divorcing a narcissist
Most people who decide to divorce are prepared to do whatever is necessary to get the process over with. If you were married to a narcissist, this likely isn’t how this is going to work. A person who is narcissistic needs to feel as though they are the only person who...
Can you force your spouse to pay back marital funds they’ve wasted?
Your divorce was unpleasant from the start, but you expected that you’d eventually walk away with your fair share of the marital assets. North Carolina is, after all, an equitable distribution state, so judges always try to be fair when spouses can’t agree on a way to...
How to avoid domestic violence charges when you don’t trust your ex
Maybe your ex is taking their cues from some of their toxic friends. Or, perhaps your ex has a mental condition, like borderline personality disorder (BPD), that makes it difficult for them to empathize with anybody else (even you or your child). Maybe they just want...
North Carolina’s Child Custody Mediation and Visitation Program
One of the most contentious parts of a divorce is usually child custody. Both parents have a high stake in the custody arrangements for their children. While they may agree the marriage is over, they still both want to have a relationship with their children and...
Several factors will determine whether you’re eligible for alimony
If you’re a North Carolina resident who is going through a divorce, you can consider asking the court to award you spousal support. The court is not required to grant alimony but will review the financial documents to determine if you have depended on your spouse for...
Can emotional abuse play a role in a pending divorce?
Quite a few factors from your marriage can play a role in how the courts rule in your divorce. Most people recognize that domestic violence, including the physical abuse of a spouse or children, can contribute to someone's desire to file for divorce and complicate...
Does equitable division mean you’ll pay half of the credit card in your divorce?
Getting married typically means combining your life and finances with someone else's. Divorce requires separating your finances and your personal life from your former spouse. Certain circumstances can make that process much more difficult, such as when you accrued...
Child custody and false domestic violence allegations
Lies can damage lives. Many people learn this from their child's other parent. Child custody battles are often heated disputes where one or both parties are intensely emotional. While it can be a terrible experience, it is not unheard of for one parent to take...
Reasons a judge may award sole custody
Courts typically use sole custody only in extreme situations. The preference is for shared custody. That does not mean a 50/50 split. For instance, the children may live with their mother during the week and their father on the weekends. But, even when divided...
Commingling assets can make them marital property
You came to your marriage with a significant amount of money. You had been out of school and working for five years, while your spouse had still been attending school. You both understood how much money you had and that there was a big difference in wealth when you...
