Tortora Family Law

Have a game plan when it comes to categorizing and dividing assets in a divorce.

Smart Strategies For Property Division What are the rules?

Strategic approaches to financial separation in divorce.

Is The Process Fair? How can I protect my future?

How to approach co-parenting with our kids in mind.

Harmony In Two Homes The benefits of teamwork.

Understand the requirements for ending an unhappy marriage.

How Are NC Divorces Handled? End an unhappy marriage.

Never forget.

Did you know that there’s a difference between legal and physical custody? Legal custody gives the parent or guardian the right to make major decisions about the child. Physical custody gives them the right to have the child in their physical care. The N.C. Judicial Branch provides an interesting FAQ about custody issues here: https://ow.ly/zmE350Ptf2Y

We help clients navigate a wide variety of family law matters, including child custody, child support, alimony, property division, separation agreements, premarital agreements, postnuptial agreements, contract & order enforcement, and family law appeals. Not sure where to start? We’re always happy to have a conversation: https://tortorafamilylaw.com/

Wishing you and yours a happy and safe Independence Day weekend!

May we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Thank you to my first Google Reviewer!

Small Ribbon, Big News! Tortora Family Law is open for business! We’re passionate about providing dependable, high-touch legal service to people dealing with challenging family law issues. Visit https://tortorafamilylaw.com/ to learn more about our services and stay tuned for an announcement about our grand opening celebration.

Ending a marriage can be difficult, but don't let that deter you from working with your ex to help ensure your children are taken care of financially.

The Finances of Joint Custody Agreements: 10 Things You Must Know

Is it possible to remain friends with your ex–spouse?

I Divorced My Best Friend We’re still close, but it just wasn’t working anymore.

When co-parents are already experiencing conflict in their relationship, they can become gridlocked when coordinating their children’s schedules. Working with a professional parenting coordinator is one way that co-parents can negotiate co-parenting schedules and ease their burdens.

Five Reasons to Work With a Parenting Coordinator | Gailor Hunt Five Reasons to Work With a Parenting Coordinator. Read the latest blog posts on divorceistough.com.

Founded in 1994, our attorneys bring a wealth of diverse experience to our clients. Our backgrounds include a:

✅ published author
✅ investigative reporter
✅ corporate attorneys
✅ numerous judicial clerks who worked at the State Court of Appeals and State Supreme Court

Get to know us: www.divorceistough.com/about-us

By making a plan and staying vigilant, this single mom learned to manage her finances with much less stress:

I lived paycheck to paycheck after my divorce. By making some tweaks, I was able to buy a home for my kids. The author shares how she was able to save money to buy a house for her and her two children after her divorce, including by not using a credit card.

If you are facing or contemplating divorce, you are probably wondering whether you’ll be happier when it is done.

Will You Be Happier After Divorce? Should you stay in an unhappy marriage? The answer is complicated.

: If you’ve been a resident of North Carolina for six months and physically separated from your spouse for one year, then you’re eligible for a divorce. Learn more about the divorce process here: www.divorceistough.com/services/final-divorce

Can you appeal your family law case? At Gailor Hunt, we objectively evaluate the merits of your case and challenge the outcome of your custody or financial proceeding if warranted. Learn more: www.divorceistough.com/services/family-law-appeals

Whether adult children of gray divorce had positive or negative attachment bonds with parents can affect their physical health in adulthood.

Why Adult Children of Gray Divorce Have Mixed Feelings Painful parent-child relationships affect children, even into adulthood.

If things get contentious during divorce, whether over asset distribution, custody, or infidelity, people often start to vent their frustrations and say things that are probably best left unsaid—or things that are outright lies. https://www.divorceistough.com/blog/can-i-sue-my-ex-for-defamation-during-our-divorce/

When a child’s situation changes due to the separation, divorce, or death of his or her parents, these changes can make it difficult for a grandparent to spend time with the child. In some situations, grandparents can ask North Carolina courts to protect visitation rights: https://www.divorceistough.com/blog/what-visitation-rights-do-you-have-as-a-grandparent-in-north-carolina/

When it comes to the divorce process, spousal support is a hot-button issue for many couples.

When Will Spousal Support Be a Factor in a Divorce Case? It can be challenging to know when spousal support will be a factor in your case, but understanding the applicable laws and the other issues surrounding this form of support can help you plan accordingly.

We know the process of separation or divorce seems overwhelming; just take it one step at a time. Here are the first few steps to be taken in advance of separation: www.divorceistough.com/services/how-to-prepare

The longer you’re with someone, the more accounts, passwords, and devices you share. In the event of separation or divorce, it’s best to – one by one – sign out of each account on every device, then change your passwords:

Divorcing your spouse: How to safely remove them from shared accounts If you are currently in the midst of divorce, your tech and social media may still be intertwined. Here's how to reclaim your own digital footprint.

: In order to prove opportunity you must show your spouse and a third party spent time alone together in a location where there was an opportunity for sexual relations, such as a hotel or empty beach house. Learn more: www.divorceistough.com/services/illicit-sexual-behavior

Splitting assets after 20 years of marriage can get extremely complicated. An attorney can help you understand the process:

Dear Penny: Can My Lazy Husband Take My Pension if We Divorce? Dear J., I’m assuming the “she” is you, Letter Writer. Though I’ll do my best to explain how property division works in divorce, you have two basic options. You can schedule an appointment with a divorce attorney to discuss how your assets would likely be split. Or you can accept that you’...

It is important to know that entering into a premarital agreement does not mean you expect that your impending marriage will fail or that the premarital agreement will facilitate a divorce. Premarital agreements are simply a way for parties to make arrangements in advance of their marriage: www.divorceistough.com/services/premarital-agreements

Is sharing a home with your spouse when you’re splitting crazy? It depends.

Nesting During Separation or Divorce: A Trending Topic? ​​​​​​​Is sharing a home with your spouse when you’re splitting crazy? No.