Beaufort Estate Planning News
Parents relocate for many legitimate reasons, including new employment opportunities, military orders, or the desire to live closer to extended family. However, if you share custody of your child under a North Carolina court order, the decision to move out of state is not yours alone to make. Relocation is one of the most contested…
A knock at your parent’s door from an Adult Protective Services (APS) caseworker can turn an ordinary day into one of the most stressful moments a family will face. Whether the involvement stems from a concerned neighbor’s call, a hospital report, or a family member’s observation, learning that APS has opened a case regarding your…
Every August, the same scene plays out across Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico Counties. Parents who share custody suddenly realize that the loose, easygoing summer schedule that worked so well for pool days and vacations does not translate into a school year of early buses, homework routines, and Friday night football games. What felt manageable in…
Life rarely stays the same for long. A parent relocates for a new job, a child’s school schedule changes, or a once-stable household becomes unpredictable. When circumstances shift, many North Carolina parents wonder whether the custody order they agreed to months or years ago still serves their child’s best interests. The answer is often yes,…
If you are considering a separation from your spouse in North Carolina, you may have heard the term “separation agreement” and wondered what it actually means, whether you need one, and what happens if you do not have one. These are important questions, and the answers carry real consequences for your financial future, your children,…
For most couples, the family home is the largest financial asset they share, and often the most emotionally charged. When a marriage ends, deciding what happens to that home can quickly become one of the most contested issues in the entire divorce process. The stakes are high, the variables are numerous, and the decisions made…
Many parents going through a divorce or separation assume that a 50/50 custody arrangement means neither parent pays child support. It seems logical: if both parents spend equal time with the child, the financial obligations should balance out. In North Carolina, however, that assumption is not accurate, and it leads to significant surprises for parents…
You have a business idea. You have a plan. You may even have clients lined up. But before you open your doors, one question demands an answer: what type of business entity should you form? The choice you make today will shape how your business operates, how you are taxed, and, perhaps most importantly, how…
Sundee G. Stephenson and Bradley N. Schulz of the law firm of SCHULZ STEPHENSON LAW, Beaufort, North Carolina, are pleased to announce a significant recent jury verdict they obtained on behalf of their client, Jamie Richards, in the Carteret County Superior Court, Beaufort, North Carolina. Ms. Richards brought claims for compensatory and punitive damages against…
Few family situations are more painful than being separated from your grandchildren. Whether a divorce, a strained parent relationship, or a family dispute has limited your access, you may be wondering whether the law can help. The answer in North Carolina is: sometimes, but it depends on specific circumstances, and the process is far more…