In North Carolina, while adultery can be a factor in child custody decisions, it is not determinative. The primary consideration is always the best interest of the child, and courts have broad ...

When I made the difficult decision to end my marriage in 2021, I knew it was the right choice for me. But I didn’t understand at the time that our state legislature gets to decide if I’m really ready ...

A Durham woman recently expressed disdain that she could only be granted a divorce in North Carolina after being separated for at least a year under state law. “For those of us who aren’t familiar ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. When I made the difficult decision to end my marriage in 2021, I knew it was the right ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Legislation pending in the N.C. House and Senate would waive the required one-year ...