Here you will find all our blog posts relating to family law matters. We’ll answer your questions regarding child custody, divorce, child support, and everything in between. Get informed today and make better decisions regarding your specific case.
Is cohabitation before marriage illegal in NC? Yes, cohabitation before marriage is still technically illegal in North Carolina. North Carolina general statute 14-184 states: "If any man and woman, not being married to each other, shall lewdly and lasciviously associate, bed and cohabit together, they shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor." [...]
What is Alienation of Affection? North Carolina is one of only 6 six states in which you can still sue for alienation of affection. These types of lawsuits basically allow a spouse to sue their marriage's homewrecker. "So, if a third party has inserted themselves into your marriage in some way and destroyed the love [...]
Preparing for Divorce It is important to prepare for divorce or separation as early as possible in the process. You'll need an attorney who is understanding, but who will tell you the hard-cold reality to keep the process moving smoothly. Our attorneys here at Dummit Fradin have experience in navigating the process. If we [...]
For many parents involved in a divorce or separation, child custody becomes one of the top concerns. That's why we've created a list of 5 common child custody mistakes parents make so you can be better prepared. In North Carolina courts, all family law decisions involving children are made with the best interests of the [...]
The divorce process can be a difficult experience, especially when it comes to wanting to begin a new life and find a new partner. While it is healthy and natural for divorcees to start new relationships, dating during divorce can have some repercussions during a legal case. This is generally why most family law attorneys [...]
Regardless of what the circumstances may be, divorce can be a difficult and emotional process to endure. In most cases, this is due to a lifestyle change during and after two people grow apart. Because of this, many divorcing spouses experience challenging conversations and confrontations with their soon-to-be ex-spouse. For this reason, a person [...]
When a person chooses to file for divorce, chances are they want to get through the legal process as quickly as possible so they can pursue a fresh start. While this is only natural, given that most divorces occur when two people grow apart, it is important for divorcing spouses to carefully consider all [...]
Divorce can be emotionally taxing and highly complex. Of course, with this combination, ample amounts of mistakes can occur if issues are not handled correctly or in a timely manner. Because our divorce lawyers at Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law truly care about the rights and futures of our clients, we have explained three common divorce [...]
When it comes to the holiday season, no other individuals enjoy the traditions and celebrations like children. Yet, the holidays can become a highly emotionally taxing time for parents moving through the divorce process. Our legal team truly cares about the well-being of you and your children. So we have listed 3 tips to [...]
If you have not been through a divorce but are considering filing, chances are you have heard many contradictory or flat-out untrue things about the process. These divorce myths may have even caused you to take or prevented you from taking certain actions. No matter where you may be in the divorce process, it is [...]
