<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Aligned Advocates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aligned Advocates]]></description><link>https://www.alignedadvocates.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:01:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alignedadvocates.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody in North Carolina: Understanding the Differences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the differences between legal custody, physical custody, and the various types of custody orders can help parents make informed decisions and better protect their children's interests.]]></description><link>https://www.alignedadvocates.com/post/legal-custody-vs-physical-custody-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-differences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acfa2045510cf48b6910428</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:47:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_33368aec630f4750ba05fd3c187db2dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aligned Advocates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens in North Carolina If You Die Without a Will?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When someone in North Carolina dies without a valid will, the law steps in to make the choices for them. In legal terms, dying without a will is called dying “intestate”.  Many assume that if they die without a will, that their spouse would automatically inherit everything, or that the state will step in and claim all of their property. In North Carolina, neither of those thoughts are true. Instead, North Carolina’s Intestate Succession Act decides who gets what when you’re gone.  The Default...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedadvocates.com/post/what-happens-in-north-carolina-if-you-die-without-a-will</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd409c5b12256eb4eec1c4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:22:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_44503068416d4256754d55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephoni Minter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Really Need a Custody Order If You All Get Along? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the risks of not having a custody oder in place?]]></description><link>https://www.alignedadvocates.com/post/do-i-need-a-custody-order-if-we-all-get-along</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab3f926c93c586840b1db97</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:25:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e678ec21697a438a903929536d8a9d51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kali Ward</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney in North Carolina: What’s the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both guardianship and documents like a power of attorney allow a person to assist with important decisions, but they are very different legal tools. Understanding the difference can help you determine which option may be appropriate for you or your family.

]]></description><link>https://www.alignedadvocates.com/post/guardianship-vs-power-of-attorney-in-north-carolina-what-s-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9868ab473d9678fee1190c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:38:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_584b53270c45469f8df5da95d3bb2d7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexia Dominguez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never Leave It to The Court: Why Your Life Insurance Needs a Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[

If you have minor children, buying a life insurance policy is one of the most considerate and responsible acts of love you can do for them. It gives peace of mind that if the worst should happen, your kids will be financially secure. ]]></description><link>https://www.alignedadvocates.com/post/never-leave-it-to-the-court-why-your-life-insurance-needs-a-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60eb47e29ccdaddeba06f8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:11:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6b97e409e55e4a56a53f5b95122215b6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephoni Minter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina Senate Bill 626:  What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The “Domestic Violence Divorce Reform Act” aims to decrease the required time separated spouses must live separate and apart before they can be granted a divorce.]]></description><link>https://www.alignedadvocates.com/post/north-carolina-senate-bill-626-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4eab96eb09451ed9acfda5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:03:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e03e3_a3025dcb5dfc476da8aa0eb5fe673206~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kali Ward</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ink Is Dry on Your Divorce, But Is Your Estate Plan Still Protected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaving your estate plan on cruise control after separation can lead to your assets, medical decisions, and ultimately your legacy in the hands of the person that you spent so much time and money trying to distance yourself from. 
]]></description><link>https://www.alignedadvocates.com/post/the-ink-is-dry-on-your-divorce-but-is-your-estate-plan-still-protected</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ecc22d3770ea960eb3777</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:04:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e03e3_d355ad2f8d7243219fbef05ceadb02f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_638,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephoni Minter</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>