Charlotte Family Law Blog

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are two of the biggest celebrities in the world. They have each starred in a number of blockbuster hits and have gained critical acclaim for their more serious work. However, in recent years North Carolina residents may be more familiar with the former couple because of the pair's ongoing divorce and custody battles instead of their movie careers.

Jolie and Pitt married in 2014 but only two years later Jolie filed to end their union. Since then the parties have battled over how they should share custody of their kids, how they should settle their property disagreements, and a slew of other important family law issues.

When you got married, there were certain requirements you had to meet for the marriage to be legally valid. The same is true if you are seeking a divorce.

To get an absolute divorce in North Carolina, your situation must meet the residency requirement and the separation requirement. If you think ending your marriage may be for the best, an understanding of these requirements can help you pursue divorce in a way that makes the most sense for your situation.

It is incredibly common for North Carolina residents to communicate with each other through electronic means. With a quick call from a cell phone a person can confirm a meeting, or with an instant text, message they may wish a friend a happy birthday. While face to face meetings are still the cornerstone of strong personal and professional relationships, electronic and online interfaces have given people new ways of staying in touch.

Digital communications have effected many aspects of life, and in some cases, they have even become relevant in the family law world. In cases where parents share custody of their kids or where one parent has only visitation time with their children, virtual visitation is an option to allow adults to stay connected with their kids.

For all of the reasons that North Carolina residents fall in love and then decide to get married, there are as many reasons that they may eventually decide to end their legal relationships. Divorce is a major issue for families all throughout the country, and recently, a list of common divorce causes was published. With reasons ranging from money to conflicts to a lack of familial support, two causes stood out as the top reasons that many marriages fail.

Lack of commitment and infidelity topped the list of marriage-ending events, with 75 percent of divorcing couples noting commitment problems in their marriages and nearly 60 percent stating that adultery and extramarital affairs affected their unions. Challenges with commitment and adultery can fray even the strongest marital unions and can leave individuals feeling as though divorce is their only option.