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Divorce
What should I do before separating from my spouse?
As we have mentioned in previous blog posts, a period of separation is a requirement before filing for divorce in North Carolina. Spouses must be separated for one year and one day in order for a divorce complaint to be filed, according to the law. This generally...
Pets and divorce
There is one question taking priority in many divorces nowadays: who will keep the family pet? Pet owners love their dogs and cats like members of their own families. They treat them as such too. Therefore, it is no wonder why many people worry about what happens to...
3 mistakes to watch out for during your divorce
You know that getting a divorce is the right decision. The tension and stress are a weight on you, your spouse and your entire family. The question is, where do you start? In these situations, you can often find out where to start by knowing what to avoid....
Emotional divorce is just as real as legal divorce
Legal divorce is what most people think of when they think about divorce in general. This is the process of establishing custody agreements and dividing marital assets. However, it is no secret that this legal process involves a lot of complex emotions. The emotional...
Mental health is important – especially after divorce
May was Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of this, it is critical to discuss the importance of taking care once again of one’s mental health during a divorce. Even if the divorce process is amicable, it is still common for individuals to struggle with their...
Are children of divorce more likely to divorce as well?
Over the years, there has been a lot of research into this question. Parents pursuing a divorce often fret over how their children will react to a divorce. Parents are not the only ones though, as child psychologists and other researchers have endeavored to answer...
What are your intentions and goals for your divorce?
Even when you start considering divorce, you may also doubt whether or not it is the right solution. This is common. It is right to thoroughly think through the entire process before filing for divorce. One of the ways spouses can handle that doubt is by taking time...
How can I move forward after infidelity and divorce?
The prospect of ending a marriage can become even more overwhelming when individuals are also dealing with a spouse’s infidelity. While infidelity can often lead to divorce, it is never an easy thing to deal with. Both of these experiences can have a stressful and...
How does parental conflict affect the kids?
Worrying about how children will react to divorce is normal.. Parents do not want the divorce to affect their child’s wellbeing in the long run. However, this can increase the stress that are already dealing with due to their marriage coming to an end. Anew study...