The choice to divorce in North Carolina means accepting numerous changes to one’s family unit. Some of the most stressful changes for families involve minor children. Parents in North Carolina typically need to share custody if they divorce while their children still...
Most of the time, those who own real property in North Carolina have control over what happens to that property. They decide when and if they want to sell the property, and they can maintain control over the property indefinitely if they remain in good standing with...
People often put off filing for divorce for a variety of personal reasons. They may worry about the impact of the process on their children or how they will afford to live alone. For others, concerns about their privacy dominate the decision-making process. They know...
While a property owner has the right to challenge an eminent domain taking of their land or property rights, this is an uphill battle. In most cases, courts uphold government entities' rights to seize private land for public (and sometimes not-so-public) purposes....
If you and your spouse get divorced, you’re generally required to disclose the assets that you own. The court will ask for this declaration if you and your spouse aren’t settling your situation out of court so that they can assist with dividing property in an...
Every state in the country has its own unique rules related to divorce and family law. From the rules that determine who has custody of your children to the resolution of property division disputes, state law has a major influence on what happens at the end of your...
If you receive an offer from the government to purchase your home or property, you are likely facing an eminent domain case. Eminent domain allows the government to acquire private property from you or your business under the conditions that you receive fair...
When you decide to get a divorce, many areas of your life will change. However, the best thing you can do for your minor children is to minimize the impact your separation has on their lives. This involves working with your ex to establish a functional co-parenting...
The American dream is intrinsically intertwined with homeownership. Private residences are like modern-day castles to every hardworking citizen. Unfortunately, no building or plot of land remains immune to eminent domain. By wielding this tool, the government may take...
The future probably seems very uncertain when you realize that you will soon divorce. Whether you decided to file or you just signed papers presented to you by a process server because your spouse filed, you may recognize that significant financial upheaval is likely...