Family Law

A premarital agreement, also called a prenuptial agreement, is a contract a couple enters into before their wedding that lays out the rights and obligations of each spouse during and after the marriage. When signed after marriage, these types of contracts are called postmarital agreements, but they still work the same way. Whether you call…

In early June, after weeks of a media circus surrounding the Depp/Heard defamation trial, jurors awarded Johnny Depp $15 million in damages, and $2 million in damages to Amber Heard. Because the case was heard in Virginia, which puts a cap on punitive damages, Depp’s award was reduced to just over $10 million. That’s still…

There are many reasons why couples choose to live together without getting married. Some couples may be planning a wedding and want to make sure they are compatible; some may not be interested in marriage. Some may not even be true couples at all, but platonic roommates looking to save a little money by sharing…

The purchase of an engagement ring is a hopeful one. It is built on a promise, and for some couples, it may be one of the most emotionally significant purchases in a marriage. The wedding industry at large advises that one spend three months’ salary on an engagement ring, making it a financially significant purchase…

Over the past couple of years, people across the country have learned to do a lot online. For years, many of us have ordered food, purchased clothing, and paid our bills online. Now, though, we may also seek medical treatment from doctors, have work-related meetings, take classes, and adopt pets. For a long time, we…

This is the first question that should have been asked by the mother featured recently in The New York Post article titled, “I hate my son’s name because it reminds me of my ex. Should I change it?” According to the mom, neither she nor her four-year-old son Jake like his name, and both want to change it. The…

Virtual currency, also called cryptocurrency, is everywhere right now – finance experts are talking about it, it’s popping up on online shopping sites, there are stories on the news, and you may have even looked into it yourself. Bitcoin and similar digital currency were once only available to seasoned technology investors, but today anyone with…

North Carolina is one of the few states that still allows an aggrieved party to bring a civil lawsuit for damages against someone who has had an affair with their spouse that has led to the destruction of the marriage. The action is a “tort” or civil wrong, not a criminal case. The controversial law…

When a couple decides to separate and/or divorce, one or both parties may wish to resolve the process as quickly as possible. However, there may be times where a hearing or trial is necessary (regarding financial issues, the division or property, or issues involving children). In these scenarios, various witnesses may be called to testify…

When you own a business and decide to get divorced, the company does not just stop operating until things are resolved. It can be even more difficult to move forward when you and your spouse both participate in the business. There are assets and liabilities to divide, and depending upon what your future roles are…