Posts by Steven B. Ockerman
9 Ways to Help Teens Dealing with Their Parents’ Divorce
For some couples, divorce becomes necessary and cannot be avoided, even though it can be hurtful, difficult, and complicated, particularly for their children. When parents decide to divorce, teenagers are sometimes caught completely unaware, while others are surprised the split took as long as it did. However, no matter which camp teens are in when…
Read MoreWhy You Want a Cohabitation Agreement If You Buy Property with a Partner
Suppose you and your significant other aren’t married, but you’re in a long-term relationship. The two of you are tired of renting so you decide to look for a house to purchase together. Since one of you is working and the other is currently unemployed, it made sense to put only the employed partner on…
Read MoreIdentical Twin Brothers Ordered to Pay Child Support for Same 9-Year-Old Girl
In a family law case that feels straight out of a Lifetime movie, a Brazilian judge ordered two brothers to pay child support to the mother of a nine-year-old girl. The reason? The brothers are identical twins who used their resemblance to each other to deceive women, including the mother. Due to their dishonesty and…
Read MoreCan You Disinherit Your Spouse in Charlotte?
When a person dies, their last wishes are observed by distributing their assets exactly as the deceased wanted as declared in their will. For example, if a husband passes, his will typically states that he wishes to leave his assets to his wife and children; but it can get complex. For example, say the husband…
Read MoreCan I Distribute Premarital Money Without Telling My Spouse?
Before you come into a marriage with a significant amount of your own money, it is important to know what your rights are and learn all the possibilities of what could happen to it. No one likes to think of death or divorce during such a happy time, but it is a necessity when you…
Read MoreLawmakers Propose “Child Support from Conception” Bill – Would It Work?
This summer, lawmakers drafted a proposal for a new bill in an effort to help expecting mothers. They named it the Unborn Child Support Act, and it would essentially give women the right to collect child support while they are pregnant, starting from the month of conception. Each state manages the child support system for…
Read MoreSole Custody, Joint Custody, or Shared Custody: Which Is Best for You?
When parents separate, the subject of child custody is often fraught with confusion, fear, and disagreements. Where will my child live? Will I be able to see my child? Who will make all the important decisions? How will my child adapt? Will my child be OK? North Carolina judges are required to determine custody based…
Read MoreWhat Is the Process of Modifying a Court Order for Child Support or Child Custody?
Child custody and child support cases are often quite complicated. Modifying an established court order for child support or custody will require various documents and evidence. A family law attorney will be able to help you navigate this modification process and ensure all steps are completed. Modifying a child support order A child support order…
Read MoreDo Anger Management Courses Actually “Fix” Domestic Abusers?
Domestic violence is often defined as abusive behaviors against intimate partners. The abuse can be physical, sexual, verbal, and/or psychological. It is also against the law in North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 63 homicides were committed in North Carolina due to domestic violence in 2021. In the United States,…
Read MoreInheritances May Cause Headaches When Spouses Aren’t Included
In these times of uncertainty and risk, we may think about what we have to lose or gain. During the height of the pandemic, many individuals, couples, and families had to move for health or financial reasons. Perhaps someone close to you passed away and left you property. You may be left confused about what…
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