Is AI posing a risk to your rights?
Recently, national news buzzed about the San Francisco police’s plan to use robots – and permit them to use deadly force in some cases. The public had serious concerns about this matter, which ultimately led to restrictions on police use of robots and a pause on the plan. However, this issue is not the only […]
What exactly is your divorce settlement?
If a couple chooses to separate and divorce without pursuing litigation, it is likely they will negotiate and establish a settlement agreement. This is often an important step in the divorce process, and individuals should understand the particulars and significance of this agreement as they move forward. What is in a settlement agreement? In North […]
Divorce v. conflict: How does it affect the kids?
There are many sources that report how stressful parents’ divorces are for their children. After all, divorce is stressful for the whole family. It is a big life change, and there is no denying that it impacts kids, no matter their age. It is natural for many parents to still worry about how the end […]
What if my spouse does not agree to divorce?
Reaching the decision to end a marriage is no easy task. Individuals often debate the idea for a long time before they pursue a divorce – or even inform their spouse they want a divorce. Facing pushback and arguments from one’s spouse can make a divorce even more stressful and challenging than it already is. […]
Divorcing? Take another look at the estate plan.
Estate planning is usually the last thing individuals faced with divorce think about. After all, they have many other things on their mind as they negotiate how to divide marital property and create a child custody agreement in some cases. Yet, many reputable sources, like Forbes, report that spouses seeking a divorce should revise their […]
Will I have to pay my ex-spouse’s debts?
Almost everyone across the country has debt to their name. Whether it is from student loans or auto loans, debt is a common reality for many households. Debt can often already be a point of contention for spouses during the marriage, and even more so when they decide to divorce. But what happens to that […]
What should you know about parent education?
Preparing oneself for divorce is not easy. There are many matters to consider, from how they will divide their property to whether they must establish a support agreement. However, most parents would agree that determining child custody and figuring out how to co-parent is one of the most difficult challenges in a divorce. Thankfully, in […]
How do I know which assets are separate property?
Dividing property in a divorce can be quite a complex matter. It is difficult for spouses to determine a fair agreement, especially when they consider the financial values and emotional attachments to many of these assets. North Carolina law requires spouses to divide marital property in a divorce, but a spouse’s separate property is not […]
How long does it take to divorce?
When spouses finally determine that this marriage is not for them and decide to end it, many want the process to be as quick and painless as possible. After all, getting a divorce is an emotional and overwhelming process. Individuals often want to put it behind them quickly to protect both their children and themselves. […]
Legal Elite 2021: Creative Quarantine
Congratulations to our own, Attorney Tamla Tymus Beverly, for being selected for inclusion in the Family Law section of the 2021 edition of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, a listing of the state’s top lawyers as selected by attorneys who practice in North Carolina. Each year, Business North Carolina distributes ballots to every member of the […]
