In some cases, the custody of your child cannot wait for a full, permanent trial to be scheduled; therefore, you may have the right to seek a temporary parenting arrangement or even emergency child custody....

Summer is here, kids are out of school, let the season of fun family vacations begin. Whether it’s a short weekend trip or a long destination vacation, everyone looks forward to getting out of the house. With all the excitement of planning a trip it’s important to reme...

There are always people in our lives who shape us and help us get to where we need to be. Our team at Stiles Law is no exception. There a many people who have helped mold our business into what it is now and today we wanted to recognize one distinct individual who help...

In Mecklenburg County, North Carolina our family law division of the court system has several distinct sections. We have court for domestic violence, child support enforcement, as well as traditional family court. In theory this system was designed to bring things to c...

I’m sure everyone has seen the recent headline concerning Bruce Jenner’s new identity as Caitlyn Jenner. If you are planning on, or have ever considered, changing your name, this headline may have sparked thoughts of the legal process associated with an official name c...

So you suspect your spouse may be having an affair and one of your first thoughts might be, “Should I hire a private investigator?” The short answer is no, not until you first consult with an attorney. Hiring a private investigator through an attorney rather than on yo...

Alimony, often referred to as spousal support, varies widely based on the state that you live in. Here are some key points regarding alimony laws in North Carolina.

Dependent Spouse
Contrary to the past, the gender of the dependent spouse is irrelevant in awarding alimo...

With Valentines Day this weekend, many men out there might be thinking that it is finally time to pop the question. In fact, an estimated six million couples get engaged on Valentines Day!

Not to put a damper on such a romantic holiday, but have you ever considered who,...

If you are going through a divorce and/or in the process of dealing with child custody rights, the story of Ludacris’ battle to gain full custody of his daughter may have caught your eye.

Well, the verdict is in, after listening to both parents make their argument, the...