During the 1950s, the idea of "the nuclear family" became a widespread influence in our society. At that time, the definition of the nuclear family involved married parents raising their children in one home.Today, this definition is hardly reality. In fact, many...
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Raleigh Divorce Law Blog
Report: Many custodial parents not receiving child support
When parents are unmarried, it is common for the noncustodial parent to be responsible for paying child support to help provide financially for their child.Unfortunately, establishing a court order for child support does not necessarily mean that the noncustodial...
Exploring the benefits of virtual visitation
As technology revolutionizes the way we connect with the world and each other, it is also influencing how families communicate after a divorce.Many divorced parents take advantage of text messages to communicate with each other efficiently while also reducing...
Children and extended family: Their relationships post-divorce
Welcoming a child into the world is exciting for the whole family - including the extended family. The parents' siblings get excited to be aunts or uncles, and their parents are excited to be grandparents.In many cases, children have special connections with extended...
Should you keep a parenting journal?
Becoming a parent is quite the learning experience. There are plenty of resources, including books and classes, available to help parents at any point, but parenting truly requires one to learn on the job. Parents always come across something new in their parenting...
Spouses who are hesitant to divorce might try delay tactics
Deciding to end a marriage is never easy. It can involve a lot of emotional turmoil, doubt and grief. But, once you make the decision, knowing it is the right choice, it can be frustrating if your partner tries to put on the brakes.There are many reasons why one...
What happens to your credit score after your divorce?
Getting a divorce can affect one's financial plan and requires that one reevaluate their financial planning for the future. Under North Carolina law, spouses must divide their marital assets equitably, and while this does not always mean equally, that is often the...
Loneliness after divorce is common. How can you overcome it?
After a divorce, most individuals have to adjust to living alone again after living with a spouse. This can be a drastic change for anyone, in addition to the other stressful aspects of a divorce. Upon separation and divorce, people commonly face a wide range of...
What if your child wants to live with the other parent?
After a divorce, the whole family has to grow accustomed to the child custody arrangement. You might share custody with your spouse, but that does not necessarily mean you have exactly the same amount of time.What happens when years after your agreed upon custody...
From One Household to Two; The Financial Stressors of Divorce
Money can be one of the biggest concerns in any divorce. Regardless of how long the marriage is, couples often combine their assets during their marriage, and dividing these marital assets in a divorce can be both a challenge and a significant point of stress.One of...