Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
There are several reasons why shame is so often linked to divorce. The historic perspectives on divorce, religious influences on society and individual expectations are only a few of those reasons. Overall, society has come a long way in reducing the stigma of shame...
The decision to end your marriage is final, that much is certain. However, deciding how – and when – you will move forward requires careful thought. It is important to consider the timing when you pursue a divorce, but many people wonder if they should act now or...
Your finances play a significant role in your life – and your divorce. That is why it is so important to understand how you can secure your financial future as you end your marriage. Seeking professional guidance is often critical to protecting your finances. However,...
There is no easy way to tell your children that you and their other parent are getting a divorce. Preparing and rehearsing what to say can help, but actually giving them the news is still difficult and often emotional. During and after this conversation, many sources...
No one knows at what age they will fall in love – or get married. When one does get married, their age is often the least of their worries, as they consider the future with their spouse. However, could the age you get married really affect any chance of divorce? A new...
Parents do not take the decision to divorce lightly. Many worry about the future, but mostly about how their children will take the news. Various sources discuss the effect that divorce can have on children, only making parents worry more. However, it is important to...
When divorcing parents consider a custody arrangement there are many things running through their heads. They want to protect their children and their emotional health. They also want to secure their parental rights and obtain fair parenting time. On top of that,...
There are specific legal matters that spouses must address in any divorce, including the division of marital property and often child custody. However, there are issues within these legal matters that can take center stage – and these can change by generation. Each...
When thinking about dividing property, many people consider the most common, significant assets. This includes everything from their home to their bank account and their furniture to their vehicles. However, North Carolina law requires divorcing spouses to divide all...
There are many reasons behind the rise in elder divorce across the globe. Regardless of those reasons, many couples over 50 are choosing to go their separate ways. A large portion of these spouses also happen to be parents. More often than not, their children left the...
