Posts by Epperson Law Group, PLLC
Issues Specific to Military Divorces
Serving your country is one of the most admirable occupations someone can choose. It’s also fraught with hardship. Many members of the military marry – and often, they marry young, which means their young spouses and children also serve and sign on to endure long-term absenteeism of their spouse. Both parties in a military marriage…
Read MoreI Think My Children’s Other Parent Is Unfit. How Do I Prove It?
Raising children is a tough job, especially today when life is so fast paced. Your kids have many needs and require a lot of attention and care. Education, health, and nutrition are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to caring for your children. You assume both you and their other parent have…
Read MoreThings No One Tells You after Your Divorce Is Final
There are so many pitfalls of divorce that you are unfortunately forced to learn as you go. Every divorce is as different as the people going through one so it stands to reason that while some events will be similar, everyone’s overall experience will be unique. At some point you begin to realize that adjusting…
Read MoreCan I Date While I’m Legally Separated?
Once you have come to terms with the fact that your marriage really is over, you may begin to think about starting fresh with a new relationship, or even just dating. For some people, moving on is a little easier than it is for others, and you can’t predict when you might meet the right…
Read MoreAn Affair Your Bank Account Will Remember: Losing Your Life Savings to a Hurt Spouse
If you have been in a relationship, chances are that you have at least thought about whether your partner was cheating, or what you would do if you discovered that he or she was having an affair. For the majority of people, when their romantic partner has slipped, it’s the emotional unfaithfulness that hurts most.…
Read MoreWho Are the People Who Assist with My Divorce?
When you hire a law firm to handle your divorce, you likely believe that your attorneys will handle everything going forward, and that your job has been reduced to providing periodic information to them and showing up for court. In some cases this may be true, especially if you and your spouse are splitting amicably…
Read MoreTying Up the Loose Ends of Your Divorce
It never fails. Your divorce is over, and you feel like you’re finally going to get some breathing room, but you still have some unfinished business to handle. Complying with the terms of your divorce decree can feel like a long, drawn out homework assignment, but the sooner you get through it, the sooner you…
Read MoreBe a Survivor: Divorce Based on Domestic Violence
Domestic violence has become such a significant crisis in the United States that the entire month of October is dedicated to its awareness. For those who are battered, it can seem like an impossible situation to escape. The National Domestic Violence Hotline reports that “More than 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and more than 1…
Read More4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Time with Your Children
When you have children, no parent likes the idea of being told that you can only see your children on a set schedule. Your children are probably less thrilled with the situation because it means they have to shuffle back and forth to live between two homes, which may or may not be close by.…
Read MoreCan a child refuse to follow a visitation order?
When establishing child custody and visitation arrangements in North Carolina, the ultimate goal is to account for the best interests of all children involved in order to facilitate healthy relationships between them and each of their parents. Given that family dynamics can vary significantly from case to case, however, there are instances where children are…
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