Posts by Steven B. Ockerman
My Ex-Boyfriend Took Out Credit Cards in My Name: HELP!
We recently read a story about a woman who lived with her partner for nine years. The woman found out her boyfriend at the time had taken out two credit cards in her name without her permission. He said he would pay off the debts when she confronted him about it. He did for some…
Read MoreToxic and Abusive Relationships May Start and End in Tragedy
Victims of domestic violence may endure years of abuse and manipulation before they finally leave. Some victims never leave, and families can suffer an immeasurable loss as a result. We recently read a story about a 20-year-old woman named Berfin Ozek, who had acid thrown on her by her ex-boyfriend when she left him. She…
Read MoreIs Adultery Grounds for Divorce in North Carolina?
It is probably one of the worst feelings in the world: discovering that your spouse is cheating on you with someone else. This sort of betrayal can have huge effects on you and your family. If you feel like you can no longer trust your spouse, and that their betrayal is just too much for…
Read MoreHow Does Dividing Property During a Divorce Work in North Carolina?
Marriage does not work for many people. Sometimes, a marriage is short and bitter, or long and loving, or everything in between; however, for some, divorce is necessary. It does not make it any easier, unfortunately. A divorce is often a stressful and tedious process, often becoming emotionally draining, as well as financially. What can…
Read MoreCan Cheating Affect Child Support?
While infidelity can ruin a relationship in an instant, it can be an especially charged situation when a child is involved. One particular case that has recently gone viral is a woman who found her child’s father was cheating on her while she was in labor. The woman on TikTok describes how her boyfriend at…
Read MoreWife Asks Husband to Reimburse Her for Having a Child
While times have changed over the decades and women do more than just give birth and raise children, finances can look a bit differently in marriages. There are now two breadwinners and when a woman is pregnant, she will have to take time off of work, which means there is one less income for the…
Read MoreCan You Keep Your Lottery Winnings Hidden from Your Spouse?
Winning the lottery is a dream many of us share, and for good reason! We fantasize about receiving enough money to not only pay off all debts, bills, and mortgages, but to live glamorously and luxuriously as well. How many times on a Monday morning have you imagined scratching that winning ticket and leaving your…
Read MoreChild Support and Custody Considerations for a Special Needs Child
Custody and support issues can be complicated to sort out in any typical divorce. When you and your spouse have a child with special needs, however, these matters become even more complex. Who makes decisions about visitation, healthcare, and education? Does one parent have more resources to care for the child? Is the child physically…
Read MoreCan a Child Refuse Visitation with a Parent?
During a separation or divorce when children are involved, parents determine a custody agreement. Sometimes they figure out that arrangement together, and sometimes the court develops that arrangement for them. Either way, that custody agreement is always made in the best interests of the child. We know that parents who do not cooperate with child…
Read MoreHow Do I Support My Friend Who Is Going Through a Divorce?
When a friend is going through a divorce, it can be hard to watch. Not only is it often a stressful time, but an expensive one. They’re dealing with a separation of their spouse and possibly their children, depending on who gets custody. It may be difficult to know exactly how to show your support…
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