Legalities of Marriage: All you need to know from beginning to end in the eyes of the law with Daniel Swain

If marriage's tagline is: "I love you so much, let's get the law involved," then shouldn't we have a complete understanding how the law is involved in marriage? This episode is like your privacy policy settings that you don't want to ignore if you're thinking of getting married, already married, or thinking about ending a marriage. Whatever stage you're in, this episode is for you.    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:12 The Role of a Family Law Attorney 03:27 Marriage and Legal Implications 06:44 Financial Considerations in Marriage 13:15 Understanding Marital Property and Debt 28:30 Child Custody and Best Interests 32:44 Navigating Custody Disputes 44:40 Understanding Alimony in North Carolina 48:09 Infidelity and Alimony Claims 49:08 Suing the Affair Partner (legal in 6 states) 52:02 Jurisdictional Issues in Divorce 54:26 Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements 59:09 Child Custody Across State Lines 01:02:04 Nesting and Co-Parenting Challenges 01:15:42 Separation Agreements and Legal Separation 01:20:03 Final Advice and Resources