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North Carolina law recognizes that no two divorces are alike. While most divorces have similarities, there are no cookie-cutter divorces. Each type of divorce has different grounds and requirements. When you hire an experienced North Carolina divorce attorney, you can be assured that you are seeking the right divorce for you and utilizing the right legal solutions. North Carolina’s Two Types of Divorce North Carolina recognizes two different types of…

North Carolina family laws and courts reflect the importance of each parent in the lives of their children. While historically, mothers were given far more rights than fathers simply because of their gender and societal roles, fathers are finally getting the rights they deserve. In this state, mothers and fathers aren’t given preference based on gender. If you are a dad seeking to be involved in your children’s lives, this…

Divorce encompasses and impacts nearly every area of your life, including your property and assets, your finances, where you will live, and unavoidably, your children. If you are facing a divorce, you might be concerned about what will happen to your children. At the King Law firm, we represent many fathers who wonder: Can a man win child custody? The simple answer is yes. Our North Carolina father’s rights attorneys…

Very few fathers have custody of their children. In fact, according to census records, only 17% of custodial parents are fathers. While there may be various reasons fathers are not typically the custodial parent, the courts do not discriminate against dads. As a father, you should not feel discouraged from seeking full custody. Most North Carolina judges try to ensure that decisions being made are in the children’s best interest.…

3 Reasons That You Need a Divorce Attorney in North Carolina Representing yourself in your divorce can be a complicated process. Having an experienced family lawyer guide you through the process can help your chances for a favorable outcome. If your marriage was short, you have no children or assets, neither party wants to receive spousal support from the other, or if you’ve both agreed on ending the marriage without a…

North Carolina Divorce Lawyers Full disclosure isn’t always in your best interest, but when it comes to discussing your divorce case with your attorney, you should always tell the complete truth. The issues of your divorce are personal, and you may feel the need to protect your privacy. If your divorce lawyer doesn’t know everything about your case, however, it could make the process even more difficult. In fact, keeping…

North Carolina Family Lawyers In many North Carolina counties, the individuals in a proceeding related to child custody are required to attend mediation prior to a permanent custody hearing is held. The Court System’s, website states in mediation: “guided conversation that allows people to exchange information and make decisions that can help them avoid going to court.” The custody mediator is a non-biased individual that meets with each party in…

North Carolina Divorce Lawyers In most divorce cases, one of the parties has more knowledge about finances. Many times, one of the parties has not been involved in the family finances and doesn’t know the extent or nature of the parties’ assets. This spouse’s name may not be on the accounts at financial institutions and thus, that spouse may not have access to the financial information.  If a spouse owns…