November 30 2025
Understanding Alimony Buyouts in Divorce
When couples divorce, ongoing alimony payments can create financial uncertainty for both parties. One alternative that’s gaining popularity is the alimony buyout — a lump-sum payment that replaces future spousal support obligations.
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November 26 2025
The Importance of Using Settlyd Family Law Software in Your Family Law Practice
Settlyd Family Law Software has become an essential resource for South Carolina and Charlotte family law firms.
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August 25 2025
Can escalating conflict between divorced parents lead to a modification of a parenting plan
This issue was addressed on August 22, 2025 by the North Carolina Supreme Court in the matter of Durban v Durban. The facts are rather straightforward and, unfortunately, all too typical.
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June 16 2025
Preparing the mediator for your divorce mediation
What your family law mediator wants from you before mediation.
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June 01 2025
When does an order finding a person in civil contempt become effective?
This issue was addressed recently by the North Carolina Court of Appeals in the matter of Bridges v Bridges filed on May 21, 2025. A brief summary of the facts are as follows:
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May 07 2025
Child Care Tax Credit and Settlyd's Child Support Calculator
Applying the child care tax credit to the child support guidelines
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April 29 2025
January 29 2025
Supreme Court Modifies Rule 21 SCRFC: No more trial by ambush!
The Supreme Court amended Rule 21 of the Family Court Rules today. Here are the salient parts:
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January 27 2025
Divorce mediation: you only get one shot, make it work!
Here is how I prepare for mediation in 5 simple steps. Most times this process takes me between 2 to 5 (billable) hours depending on the complexity of the case.
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January 23 2025
Division of marital property in a divorce settlement
Division of marital property in divorce does not need to be like a game of chess!
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