When most of us say "I do," we expect it to be forever. After all, it's quite likely that we might not have walked down the aisle in the first place had we believed otherwise. Certainly, in some cases, marriage truly does last forever. Of course, the truth of the matter is that this never happens without a great deal of work and effort on behalf of both parties to a marriage. It is important to understand and acknowledge though, that even in some cases where both parties are putting forth the effort and truly want their marriage to work, sometimes, for any number of reasons, it simply doesn't.

In this guide, we address the major issues that couples encounter during a divorce - issues of child custody, spousal and child support, and property division. We also address a host of other important matters, from issues you might consider as you contemplate divorce in the first place, all the way through the resolution of the divorce process as you prepare to begin the next chapter of your life, and everything in between.

From emotions to financial and legal issues, this guide provides the reader with the information they need to understand and survive divorce and child custody issues in North Carolina. This book is designed to help the reader understand such issues as property division upon separation, child custody and child support, and spousal support. We answer questions regarding marriage counseling, domestic abuse, affairs and alienation of affection, the process of divorce, parenting agreements, separation agreements, and entitlement to alimony.

Christopher Adkins is a native of the Charlotte, North Carolina and focuses his practice on providing the highest quality representation in family law. He considers is an honor to have successfully represented and mediated countless clients through their divorce, custody, and support issues, and onto the next chapter of their lives.