NEW: Schulz Stephenson Law Secures Over $5.5 Million Verdict In Carteret County Alienation Of Affection Case

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Can I Move Out of State With My Child After a North Carolina Custody Order?

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…

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What Happens If Adult Protective Services Gets Involved With My Aging Parent in North Carolina?

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…

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Whose Weekend Is It? Handling Custody Schedule Changes as the School Year Begins

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…

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What Is a Separation Agreement and Do I Need One in North Carolina?

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,…

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How Does Child Support Work When Parents Share Equal Custody?

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…

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Schulz Stephenson Law Secures Over $5.5 Million Verdict in Carteret County Alienation of Affection Case

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…

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