At Waple & Houk, our Charlotte divorce attorneys know that ending a marriage comes with inevitable disagreements. This is especially true when the North Carolina divorce in question is contested by one or both parties, including disputes regarding the critical decision of how they will…
At Waple & Houk, our Charlotte workers’ compensation attorneys know that back and neck injuries can happen in any workplace, and in any industry. Unfortunately, when they do, they can change more than just the way our North Carolina clients work, but their overall quality of life. The…
When it comes to filing for divorce in North Carolina, you have to meet certain requirements. For example, at least one of you must have lived in the state for at least six months. You can’t move to Charlotte in June and file for divorce…
Every state is a little different when it comes to alimony or spousal support. In many states, it doesn't matter if either party committed adultery during the marriage. The purpose of alimony is not to punish one party or the other. The point of alimony…
By Waple & Houk PLLC | Charlotte Family Law Attorneys | Updated 2026 If you've married someone who already has children, you may be considering adopting your stepson or stepdaughter to make your family relationship official in the eyes of the law. Stepparent adoption in…
One of the hardest things to do when you’re getting divorced is dividing your marital property. You spend years, maybe decades, accumulating your marital property. Then, when it comes time to divorce, you’re supposed to just give half of it away to a person you…

