We’re here to help answer your questions about child support. Below are some of the more common questions we hear. Where to File Child Support Child support is established by the entry of a court order or by a private agreement (contract) of the parties. To get a court order for child support, you need […]
Announcement: Zach Underwood Joins Wake Family Law Group
Wake Family Law Group is thrilled to announce that Zach Underwood has joined our firm! Zach is a 2014 graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law and has been exclusively practicing family law since 2015. Zach spent the past 5 years practicing for a national family law firm and is excited to join Wake […]
What is Domestic Violence and How to Stop It
Did you know that North Carolina recognizes more than just physical violence as domestic violence? Domestic violence is a “hot button” issue, especially when it comes to families and family court cases. Unfortunately, many families in North Carolina suffer from domestic violence, but what exactly is domestic violence and what can a person do to […]
Katie H. King Selected To Chair Family Law Section of NC Bar Association
Katie H. King, a partner at Wake Family Law Group, has been selected as the incoming chair of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, effective July 1, 2021. Katie previously served as a council member for the NCBA Family Law Section and was the secretary of the section for 10 years. […]
Tips for Advocates in Custody Cases Involving LGBTQIA+ Children
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak on a panel as part of a continuing legal education seminar about serving the needs of LGBTQIA+ clients. We tackled substantive legal issues that are unique in serving the LGBTQIA+ community, and we also spent a lot of time talking about how to make our […]
COVID Health Checks Now Required at Wake County Courthouse
Starting Friday, October 2, everyone entering the Wake County Courthouse and the Wake County Justice Center will go through new health screenings. Face masks are already required to enter the courthouse, but now you can expect to have your temperature screened and to be asked to declare any symptoms of Covid-19. If you have business […]
How do Separation Agreements Work?
“My spouse and I are going to separate. We need to file separation agreement papers, right?” WRONG! There are many myths and misinformation floating around the internet about divorce in North Carolina. The need to have a separation agreement or file some sort of “separation papers” is one of the more common questions that I […]
What does a divorce actually do? [Spoiler alert: it gets you divorced but not much else]
Most people describe “divorce” as an event or process— “I’m getting a divorce.” “I’m divorcing.” Much of the free advice out there for people who have separated is about how to file for divorce when to file for divorce, and what the requirements are for divorce. Some people think that filing for divorce is the […]
New order from the N.C. Supreme Court includes more COVID-19 changes
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley signed an Order on Thursday, April 2, 2020 that created additional measures to help the courts do their part to help combat Covid-19. Here is Chief Justice Beasley’s Order. Pursuant to Chief Justice Cheri Beasley’s order, all Superior and District court proceedings scheduled before June 1, 2020 must be continued unless […]
Coronavirus and Modifying Your Support Obligation
The restrictions imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus has impacted people’s lives in numerous ways. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic many have lost their jobs, have had to close their businesses, or experienced a drastic reduction in income. You may now or in the near future be facing significant financial strain. […]
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