As a general rule, each party is responsible for its legal fees, but in family law, one party may be required to pay the other's attorney fees. This is the case when hiring a family lawyer in North Carolina, as the state’s legislation does allow…
Minors are not usually expected to know what’s best for them. Age is essential for several legal rights, obligations, and privileges. All US states specify when their residents can become eligible for all of the above. For example, you cannot vote until you reach the…
Once upon a time, cohabitation was a rare and taboo topic. Many people discussed it in hushed tones. Furthermore, cohabitants were looked at with scorn by others. This was the era of religious and moral piety. However, things have changed, and Charlotte family law lawyers…
In 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, causing massive advancements in the adoption rights of same-sex couples across the country. One of the key advancements is the availability of stepparent adoption to same-sex couples. Previously, it was only available to married couples…
Many people are aware of what a prenuptial agreement is. However, quite a few people know that there are also postnuptial agreements to consider. It’s not much of a surprise as prenuptial agreements are usually more common. Most people turn to a family law attorney…
When you’re a parent about to get divorced, one of the things you will struggle to balance when the relationship ends is your role as a parent. Parents’ inability to support their children usually affects a child’s development. This is where parenting styles come in.…