Disobeying a legally binding and enforceable order from a family court in North Carolina is not advisable. Failure or refusal to obey court orders may land you into contempt of family court. If your ex-spouse files a motion for contempt and the family court find you willfully violated a court order, you will face several…

When a couple with children goes separate ways, the North Carolina law dictates that child custody orders should be made in the children’s best interest. The objective is to create a stable environment, which often means awarding primary physical custody to one parent and visitation rights to the other. This applies even when parents share…

North Carolina’s demand for more massage therapists is growing rapidly. Coincidentally, one question is becoming increasingly common: can you massage without a license in NC? Massage therapy is an enjoyable and fulfilling job, the hours are flexible, and the wages are decent. These perks can make it tempting to practice massage without a license, knowingly…

In North Carolina, you don’t have to completely dissolve your marriage to get away from an abusive, negligent, or otherwise “at-fault” spouse. While getting a divorce from bed and board will leave your marital status intact, it will also give you the ability to keep your personal assets and property separate while co-parenting, working out…

When you start the divorce process, you need to look for ways to make the divorce more manageable and less messy. Listing assets is one such way to help you negotiate a fair divorce settlement. Compiling a comprehensive list of assets and liabilities is crucial for dividing property. You should list all your finances, both…

Maintaining financial stability is a crucial component of a marriage breakup. Both parties — and the court — want everyone to manage reasonable lifestyles. North Carolina courts review the needs of each spouse and the children to ensure everyone has the financial support they need. In North Carolina, the state acknowledges two types of spousal…

Equitable distribution is the division of marital assets, usually as part of a divorce proceeding. When you’re a spouse considering divorce, you need to know how to file for equitable distribution. You also need to know how to protect your interests and get justice. Our Charlotte family law attorneys explain how to file for equitable…

Divorcing a bipolar spouse can be due to a continued strain on a marriage. Bipolar disorder, also termed manic-depressive condition, is a brain disorder causing abnormal shifts in activity levels, mood, energy, and routine tasks. Your spouse could have bipolar disorder if the following symptoms present themselves: Depressed moods such as feeling hopeless, sad, or…

Taking on a new relationship after an agonizing separation or divorce can be difficult. It gets further complicated if there are children involved. Despite swearing off dating for good, you might soon find yourself with a new partner, imagining a future with them. You want them to meet your children. At that point, it’s wise…

Getting divorced might be fairly simple legally in many cases, but it is never easy emotionally. One party to the marriage might want to keep trying to make it work. There are a million scenarios that can make divorce difficult, even unpleasant. Even when it is clear a marriage is over, there can be regret…