When one parent moves with children from a different state to North Carolina, it may be necessary to transfer the custody or child support order. This is suggested when the terms of the original order make it hard for parents to continue to comply. An example would be when the distance between the 2 parents’…
Navigating your finances is not always an easy thing to do when facing changing economic and market factors. Just in the last 18 months the United States has faced economic shutdowns and job losses because of COVID-19 and inflation in the market has given rise to higher prices of food, gas, and other goods. Unemployment…
There may be a time when a person other than the child’s parent will need to seek custody. For a successful outcome, two conditions must be present. First, both parents must be living in separate residences. Second, there must be an ongoing custody or visitation case occurring in the Courts. If either of the two…
Guardianship is a legal relationship when a person or agency is appointed by the Court to make decisions for and to act on behalf of another person, called the Ward. A Guardian is appointed when a Court determines a person is not capable of making decisions on their own or managing their own affairs. A…
In North Carolina, a separation agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms of a couple’s separation. It is a legally binding contract that covers issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division. Once a separation agreement is signed by both parties, it becomes a legally enforceable contract. Enforcement of…
A breach of contract claim in North Carolina involves proving that one party failed to fulfill their obligations under a valid and enforceable agreement, resulting in damages to the other party. There are several elements that must be proven to successfully establish a breach of contract claim in North Carolina. Firstly, the plaintiff must establish…
I hope everyone is having a great week. Here is your weekly newsletter from the Law Office of Stephen E. Robertson, your go to family law office and divorce lawyers in Greensboro, covering various legal matters and issues with which our clients are often faced. Our family law and divorce lawyers work hard to serve…
In a moment, a peaceful or heated conversation between a current or former loved one can turn abusive and in other cases physically violent. Abuse by its definition covers a wide range of categories, including but not limited to forms of physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, sexual, economic, and cultural abuse. These types of abuse affect…
In the United States, divorce rates are on the rise and are affecting more than just the relationship of a married couple. It impacts couples and families emotionally and financially. In some cases, divorces are more costly than entering a marriage and can have both short-term and long-term impacts. Even finding the right family law…
In North Carolina, all parents having active custody cases are required to participate in custody mediation. Only the parents attend. No third parties are permitted to participate. The mediation session is conducted by a mediator who is a neutral third party. The mediator is either a Court employee or a private person. The mediator receives…
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