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As August winds down, Charlotte-area communities turn their eyes to the Friday night lights. This weekend promises to deliver some of the biggest matchups in North Carolina high school football, pitting powerhouse programs against one another in games that carry both bragging rights and early playoff implications. Spotlight Matchups Hough Huskies vs. South Pointe (SC) ...

Women are more likely to struggle financially after a divorce. According to feminist magazineMs, more than 50 percent of households are dual income, but most of the domestic duties fall on the women. This prevents most women from advancing in their careers and makes them more dependent on their partners. Studies show that women's household ...

What is Alienation of Affections?Alienation of affections is a tort comprised of wrongful acts, which deprive a married person of the affections of his or her spouse. To be successful on a claim for alienation of affections, the plaintiff must prove (1) that the spouses were happily married and genuine love and affection existed between ...

During a divorce, many issues are intertwined, and the resolution of one is issue is in many cases, dependent upon the other. This is perhaps nowhere more true than with respect to the issues of child custody and child support. It is only understandable that regardless of the custody arrangement that the parties ultimately choose, ...

Often, in order to come to the best understanding of any topic, it is helpful to learn a bit about the history of that subject - how it came to be what it is, and why. Understanding the history of something in which we find ourselves involved can give us important perspective and understanding that ...

One question that we are often asked, as unfortunate as it may be is, "What happens if my ex refuses to follow the court-issued custody order?" While no one wants to believe, after going through a lengthy custody battle in court that one spouse will simply disregard the order, this does happen in some cases. ...

Attorney Christopher Adkins just released his new book entitled The Book on Divorce in North Carolina. The book is designed to help the reader understand family law issues such as divorce, property division, child custody, child support, spousal support and alimony. Questions are answered regarding marriage counseling, affairs and how they impact separation, the process ...

It's true that divorce represents an ending of one relationship - but it also represents the beginning of another. Though you and your ex-spouse may no longer be husband and wife, you're always going to be parents. You may be parenting from two homes instead of one, and it may look different than it looked ...

Mediation is one of the most commonly used alternative methods of dispute resolution during the divorce process. Mediation is an out-of-court negotiation process that takes place between the husband, wife, and a neutral third-party called a mediator. Typically, the third-party is a retired judge, a family law attorney, or someone else trained in dispute resolution ...

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Child custody is one of the most emotionally difficult issues that most couples will face in a divorce. It can be difficult, even in the best of circumstances, to arrive at a custody arrangement that works well for your family, even without any complicating factors. One truth about life, though, is that circumstances can change ...

In today's world, we are more connected than ever. Technology has made it possible for us to reach across the globe in an instant. This not only means that we are more connected digitally - it also means that increasingly, people are making the decision to travel internationally too - whether it is for work, ...