Adultery is one of the most common reasons couples divorce. But, ending a marriage is not always enough to take away the pain of the betrayal. North Carolina is one of the only states that allows an aggrieved spouse to file a tort claim against the third party they...
Guiding families through all aspects of divorce in North Carolina
Month: January 2020
What should you know about separation before divorce?
Both spouses agree - their marriage is over. But then they are often left wondering: what do they do next?Before anyone can get a divorce in North Carolina, a few conditions must be met. One condition requires spouses to wait a year and a day from the date of...
What to consider when deciding where to live during divorce
One of the first details that spouses must determine when they decide to get a divorce is what their new living arrangements will be.Many individuals will want to stay in their family home. In fact, disputes over how to divide the marital residence are one of the...
How do you divide debts in a divorce?
When it comes to dividing property in a divorce, most spouses worry about what will happen to their significant assets, such as the family home, their retirement benefits and their income. Essentially, many spouses think more about the financial assets they have, even...
What do you do when your child is angry about the divorce?
Children react to their parents divorcing in many different ways. They often feel a wide range of mixed emotions, including sadness and confusion. Unfortunately, this mix of emotions can often manifest in children acting out in anger.So, what should parents do when...
