Guiding families through all aspects of divorce in North Carolina
Your name is an important part of who you are. It is not only an identifier but a critical aspect of your identity. That is why many people getting a divorce choose to change their name back to their previous surname. While reclaiming your name may be an important...
Going through a divorce is often a time when you need as much support from your loved ones as you can get. Yet, the end of your marriage can create a lack of such support – especially regarding the support you got from your spouse. Here are a few things that North...
During your marriage, you may be used to a certain standard of living and certain comforts that a dual-income household can afford. However, after a divorce, the financial landscape of your future can change drastically. Even if your own income is comfortable, you...
A divorce is not merely a legal process of ending a marriage. It is a decision that has a widespread effect on nearly every aspect of your life. There are many changes to anticipate. At the moment, you may have more concerns regarding your family’s future and your...
When you inform your children about the decision to divorce, you should expect them to ask many questions. It will be critical to prepare yourself to answer these questions with compassion and care. One way to do so is to take time to understand your child’s...
Perhaps you are very active on your social media account. Or maybe you only post once in a while. No matter how active you are on your accounts, you must take steps to protect yourself online. As we discussed in a past blog post, social media plays a significant role...
Money may not be everything, but there is no doubt that it has a significant impact on our daily lives. Paying monthly bills and repaying loans may take up a large portion of your income. Debt is a stressor for many people in North Carolina, as well as in many...
Now that the holiday season has come to a close, your daily life returns to normal. It is often during this time of year that many studies say filings for divorce increase, often because of that return to normalcy. Whether or not January warrants the title of being...
Experts debate whether shopping can be an actual addiction – like alcohol or gambling. Even so, many do recognize that various factors can lead to compulsive behaviors in shopping. If you recognize these signs in your spouse, it might already be a cause for concern in...
Money can become a sore point during marriage, as well as during a divorce. It can become especially sore if there is a significant difference in income. You may wonder how that difference will affect the outcome of your divorce. Remember: Your income is marital...
