Charlotte Family Law Blog
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...
What are valid reasons to modify custody arrangements?
When North Carolina parents get divorced, they face many decisions. Child custody arrangements are among the first things they work out. The court sometimes has to step in and help make the final judgment call. They also have the power to approve requests for custody...
How does substance abuse affect parenting?
When couples are going through a divorce, child custody is usually one of the tougher decisions they face. In most cases, courts prefer to award joint custody, as it is believed to be in the best interest of the children. Kids fare best when they have strong, stable...
Financial manipulation may be a form of domestic violence
Hiding assets or withholding money from a spouse may indicate a troubled relationship or one in which finances serve as a means of control. Most individuals think of domestic violence as an action that occurs through physical harm, harassment or stalking. A couple's...
Should you fight for the house in your divorce?
During a divorce, you have a lot to think about. For instance, when it comes to property division, should you put up a fight to keep your marital home? To help you make a decision, see what U.S News & World Report has to say about the matter. You have several...
How do you start the process of obtaining a divorce?
According to CNN, the rate of divorce among baby boomers is on the rise. Divorce can be a complicated process to get through, regardless of which state you are from. For the divorce proceeding to begin, you need to file for the original petition for divorce in the...
Are verbal promises enough to designate separate property?
When you start out in your marriage, you and your spouse might consider that the union will not last and that you will have to split your property in a divorce. The two of you may promise each other that certain property is and will remain separate property even when...
Programs available for victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence is found in every state of the nation. Each state, though, may address the problem in different ways and even develop different laws and court proceedings to help victims. Also, each state has varying levels of resources that address the needs of...
