by The Spagnola Law Firm | Dec 24, 2025 | Family Law
Your marriage is ending in North Carolina. Now you’re facing a choice that’ll shape everything that comes next: work out a separation agreement with your spouse, or let a judge decide your future in court. Both options get you to the same place eventually,...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Dec 12, 2025 | Family Law
A parent may wonder whether their work schedule is going to cost them custody of their kids. It’s a fair question. North Carolina judges absolutely pay attention to how available you are to actually parent your children, but it’s more nuanced than you...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Dec 10, 2025 | Family Law
Imputed income is the amount courts assign to a parent based on their earning capacity rather than their actual current income. When parents voluntarily reduce their earnings, refuse to seek appropriate employment, or remain unemployed without good reason, courts can...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Dec 8, 2025 | Family Law
Finding out your spouse cheated brings gut-wrenching pain. Beyond the emotional devastation, you’re probably wondering how it’ll affect your divorce. North Carolina is actually one of the few states where adultery still carries legal weight, though maybe...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Dec 5, 2025 | Family Law
Inheritance means more than money. It carries emotional weight, family history, and security for your future. When you’re facing divorce in North Carolina, losing assets from parents or grandparents becomes a real concern. Here’s what you need to know:...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Dec 1, 2025 | Family Law
Custody decisions in North Carolina come down to one question: what’s best for the child? It sounds simple, but it’s not. When parents can’t agree on custody, judges step in to make the call. They don’t flip a coin. They don’t...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Nov 30, 2025 | Family Law
Life throws curveballs. Parents struggle with addiction. They battle mental health crises, face incarceration, or simply can’t handle the responsibility of raising children. When that happens, grandparents step in. What starts as a weekend visit turns into...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Nov 30, 2025 | Family Law
Most people going through a divorce think about the obvious stuff first. The house. Retirement accounts. Maybe the cars. But what about that sculpture you bought in Paris? Your vintage watch collection? Those signed first editions that’ve been accumulating value...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Nov 30, 2025 | Family Law
You signed a separation agreement months ago. Maybe years ago. What made perfect sense two years ago might feel impossible now. So, can you actually change what you’ve already signed? At The Spagnola Law Firm, we field this question constantly. The answer is...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Nov 30, 2025 | Family Law
Money becomes a real issue when you’re separating from your spouse. Bills don’t stop. Rent’s still due. And suddenly, you’re managing expenses on a single income instead of two. North Carolina recognizes this reality. That’s why the state...