The case has quickly garnered a great deal of national media attention: Earlier this month, a North Carolina woman was sentenced to a week in jail after having her two-year-old daughter baptized. The case makes for an easy headline; the shock value is apparent. But the legal nuances are, to a large extent, being ignored.
How do we divide personal property in a divorce?
Some of the most problematic assets to divide in a divorce include real estate, businesses, valuable collections and other types of complex marital property.
4 post-divorce issues that may catch you by surprise
Imagine you have finalized your divorce agreement, signed off on a custody plan and moved into your own place. You are ready to move forward and put the divorce and all the related issues behind you.
Mistakes to avoid before, during and after divorce court
When people think of a divorce, they might imagine a dramatic courtroom setting with a judge, objections and witnesses. However, in reality, many divorces are settled outside of court.
Millions Of Americans Hide Assets From Their Spouses
According to a CNBC report, more than 7 million Americans hide money from their spouse. Such activity is not, to put it simply, a good sign. Couples who are dishonest about finances are unusually prone to divorce. As one commentator put it, "[such] deceptions create a fissure within the relationship that's hard to repair."
Take precautions when divorcing a financially dishonest spouse
When people get divorced, they often look back on the marriage and reflect on what went wrong or where the relationship went off track. They might think of some behaviors or events that were red flags and pointed the relationship toward its end.
