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.

A postnuptial agreement can give you and your spouse an opportunity to address what is important to both of you.

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.

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!

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 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.