DURHAM FAMILY LAW BLOG
DURHAM FAMILY LAW BLOG
Estate planning during the pandemic: factors to consider
The sudden pandemic that has swept the globe has forced all of us to face a troubling reality and an uncertain future. The novel coronavirus poses real threats to all of us – young and old. You may, perhaps for the first time in your life, be grappling with issues of...
How to plan for co-parenting through the pandemic
We are facing an unprecedented time in our history. The coronavirus pandemic has devastated our country in ways that, just a few short months ago, we never could have expected. In North Carolina, businesses have begun to reopen and restrictions on social gatherings...
Facing job loss during the pandemic? Consider the value of a postnup
The current healthcare crisis has affected families across the country in a variety of ways. You may be facing additional stress at home as you take on the new responsibility of home schooling your children. Your mental health may be suffering, as social distancing...
When do you need a prenuptial agreement?
When you are engaged and planning a wedding, you have a lot of details to work out. What date will you get married? Where will your wedding and reception take place? What will you do for food and entertainment? One item you may overlook though is considering if you...
Dividing your marital home during unprecedented times
In our current pandemic, many are becoming increasingly reliant on their family homes. Many that previously ate at restaurants now make their food or order from delivery services. Their living room may have been their children’s school after school closures. They may...
Why fathers should establish paternity rights
With the excitement of a new child, legal responsibilities may be overlooked. Doing so can negatively affect the father’s rights and obligations towards the child. Paternity rights are especially concerning to many families right now amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,...
The dangers of DIY online estate planning
Today, the internet is a go-to source for many services: shopping, connecting with a doctor and even filing taxes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become even more of an essential tool for homeowners and workers. Most of their daily routines are now centered...
Why every new parent needs an estate plan
When you are expecting your first child, it's natural to feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of raising a child. At first, you’ll likely focus on what you need to know about caring for a newborn before thinking about what other important items you need to deal...
What should I know about joint custody?
If you are a parent going through divorce, you most likely are concerned about what your custody arrangement will look like. More and more, divorced parents are sharing joint custody of their children. But what does that mean? Do you automatically split custody time...
What if you’re experiencing domestic violence amid COVID-19 lockdowns?
Since mid-March, American life has been in a new state of normal. North Carolina instituted its stay-at-home order on March 30, and the school year will end with students learning from home. Multiple businesses have closed, some likely for good. Unfortunately, crises...
