Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
When you announce your divorce, there is no shortage of people in your life who will offer you advice as you move forward. Your parents, friends who have gone through divorce and even those who have not may provide counsel. These people mean well when they offer...
Divorce – and the aftermath – are not a game. Unfortunately, that may not stop an ex-spouse from playing dirty throughout the procedure as some sort of revenge. The decision to divorce can elicit an extreme reaction from your ex-spouse, leading them to try and make...
Divorce among people over 50 has increased significantly in the 21st century. As several news sources and even past blog posts discuss, divorcing later in life can leave individuals facing unique issues. For example, a longer marriage often means more time to...
Moving forward with a divorce is a big step. You may have thought long and hard about taking this particular step. Even with that careful planning, at some point you might worry: is this the right choice? 3 steps to help you manage regret Feeling regret is not...
Divorce is a personal family matter. Therefore, the worries and discussions often revolve around how the end of the marriage will impact your family members, from the children to the former in-laws. Due to this, one topic that often goes overlooked is how a divorce...
When making resolutions for a new year, many people strive to save money – or even make more than they did the year before through wise investment strategies. In fact, the Pew Research Center states that resolutions focusing on finances are the second most common...
Whether it was you or your spouse who asked for the divorce, it is natural to grieve the end of your marriage. This grief can appear in various ways and will be different for everyone. It is not uncommon for individuals to experience denial, one of the stages of...
The discovery of a spouse’s unfaithfulness can be earth-shattering. You may feel completely lost and unsure of how to move forward. In this stressful, devastating time, there are three things you should remember. 1. Try not to overthink – too much It is common to...
Whether it is an amicable divorce, or you would simply prefer to keep matters out of court, divorce mediation is an option you may consider to handle the process of ending your marriage. Mediation allows you to personalize your approach to divorce, but it does...
North Carolina law requires couples seeking a divorce to complete a separation period of at least one year. There is not necessarily a formal process for beginning the separation. You should mark the date it begins on your calendar and keep track of time until a year...
