Divorce: When Can I Date Again, and Should I?
For purposes of divorce in North Carolina, spouses must live separate and apart with the intent to divorce for one year. Often, clients wonder if they can date while they are separated.
Can a Postnuptial Agreement Save a Marriage?
A postnuptial agreement can give you and your spouse an opportunity to address what is important to both of you.
5 Frequently Asked Questions on Child Support
Child support is a topic we get a lot of questions on! Here are the answers to five of the most common questions we are asked.
Domestic Violence: Why Do People Stay?
People who have never been in an abusive relationship often ask, “Why don’t they just leave?” The answer isn’t easy – but sometimes leaving can be harder than staying.
5 Pointers for Talking to Your Kids About Your Divorce
Regardless of how uncomfortable the conversation about divorce may be, it is best to not delay the conversation and work as co-parents for a smooth transition to having parents in separate homes. Here are a few pointers to help!
7 Books To Help With Talking to Children About Divorce
We often find that books are an easy ice breaker to get children to talk about how they are feeling, what they are worried about, and to open the floor for questions about divorce.
5 Types of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence consists of various behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. You might not think you are a victim of domestic violence because your partner has never been physical with you, but that is not always the case.
Domestic Violence and Pets
Many of us feel as though our pets are members of our family, and leaving a situation where domestic violence is present can be difficult if you don't have anywhere for your pet to go. If you are a victim of domestic violence and are looking for a safe place for you and your pet, the Animal Welfare Institute Safe Haven Mapping Project for Pets of Domestic Violence may be able to help.
5 Ways to Help Children Recover from Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can have severe impacts on children and their well-being. If your children have experienced or witnessed domestic violence, there are several ways to help them recover.
How Does Domestic Violence Impact Children?
Children who are exposed to domestic violence at home have a higher chance of having behavioral problems during childhood and in adulthood, as well as issues with success at school and work.
