Can I Change My Child’s Name Without the Father’s Consent?
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…
Read MoreChild Support in North Carolina – What It Does and Does Not Cover
When a marriage ends and there are children involved, the issue of child support must be discussed. The general idea of child support in North Carolina is to help equalize the financial burden of child-related expenses between the parents. Parties can agree that neither will pay child support. If a parent needs child support, however,…
Read MoreWhat Is a “Cease-and-Desist” Letter?
A “Cease-and-Desist” letter is a written letter requesting that an individual, company, or organization stop a specific action (cease) and refrain from engaging in it in the future (desist). Cease-and-desist letters typically threaten or imply a threat of legal action if the party refuses to comply. Note that cease-and-desist letters are not the same as…
Read MoreBitcoin, Cryptocurrency, and Hidden Assets in Divorce
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…
Read MorePending Bills Aim to Make NC Divorces Faster and Abolish “Alienation of Affection” Law
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…
Read MoreN.C. Department of Revenue Announces Extra Credit Grant Application Extension through July 1
Hartsoe & Associates, P.C. recently received word that the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) has extended the application deadline for Extra Credit Grants, worth $335, through July 1, 2021. This extension applies only to eligible individuals who have not already received the grants. Per the message: The grant program was established in last year’s…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Summer Parenting Plan Disagreements Arise
We are approaching that time of year again when decisions need to be made about where and how children will spend their summer vacations. Whether or not you have an iron-clad court order that specifies who will be spending time where, when, and for how long, odds are there is still room for disagreement on…
Read MoreWho Should Testify in Divorce Proceedings?
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…
Read MoreWhen a Parent Makes False Allegations in a Child Custody Case
When you have kids, your hope is to have a loving, stable family unit in which they can grow. Sadly, that may not always be the case. Child custody disputes are often among the most contentious disputes there are during a divorce, and things can escalate quickly. When one or both parents feel threatened by…
Read MoreWhat Are the Tax Concerns for Business Owners Who Divorce?
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…
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