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.
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.
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.
What if I lose my job before my divorce?
Going through the divorce process can often create a financial strain in an individual's life. Dividing assets and living on one income are not things that people typically plan for, and can take some getting used to.
Exploring the dilemma of "divorce guilt"
A divorce can involve a wide range of complicated emotions. Individuals often experience anger or grief when they think about the past, and anxiety when they think about the future after the divorce, but one of the most common emotions that spouses feel when they pursue a divorce is guilt.
Judicial Settlement Conferences during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on families in North Carolina, the Wake County Family Court has taken steps to provide a safe alternative dispute resolution option for parties. In an effort to promote resolutions in family law cases while we all wait for restrictions to be lifted and the Courts to re-open, the Wake County Family Court is currently offering parties the option to participate in judicial settlement conferences for all issues, including child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution.
