April 19 2026
The Financial Affidavit: Why Accuracy Is the Cornerstone of Fair Outcomes in Family Law
The Financial Affidavit: Why Accuracy Is the Cornerstone of Fair Outcomes in Family Law
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April 15 2026
When Stipulations Control: Lessons from Biddle v. Biddle (N.C. Ct. App. Apr. 15, 2026)
At its core, Biddle reinforces a fundamental principle: binding stipulations in a pretrial order strictly limit the issues a trial court may decide—and courts may not “do equity” by disregarding those stipulations during classification or valuation.
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April 14 2026
When income exceeds the threshold child support guidelines
In many divorce cases, determining basic child support is only part of the financial picture—especially when the parties’ combined income exceeds guideline thresholds.
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April 12 2026
Settlyd helps create resolution to difficult family law matters
result is a clear, reliable picture of each party’s true net income after taxes and deductions.
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April 08 2026
Court of appeals upholds 50-50 custody award based upon the trial courts finding of exceptional cir
Court of appeals upholds 50-50 custody award based upon the trial courts finding of “exceptional circumstances.”
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April 06 2026
Settlyd's Asset Division worksheet facilitates resolution
Dividing assets and debts in a divorce is rarely a simple process
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April 02 2026
When 'Best Interests' Isn't Enough: Changed Circumstances in Custody Modification
Because the trial court mischaracterized the order as temporary, it applied the wrong legal standard—an error warranting reversal.
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March 29 2026
Flexibility in a child support calculator is critical
Settlyd’s child support calculator is designed to handle far more than standard custody scenarios.
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March 21 2026
What Counts as 'Competent Evidence'? The North Carolina Supreme Court Clarifies in Jay v. Jay
A central issue was that the trial court relied in part on an unverified written statement attached to the plaintiff’s complaint. Standing alone, such a statement may raise reliability concerns—as stated in the Jay dissent.
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March 19 2026
Clarity, Compliance, and Contempt: The Holding in Fennell v. Fennell
A deliberate failure to comply—particularly in the face of an unambiguous obligation—will support a finding of willful contempt and expose the noncompliant party to financial sanctions and even incarceration.
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