Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
You worked hard to get your small business off the ground, through early mornings and late nights. Once your dream becomes reality, it is only natural that you worry about what could happen to your business if you are facing a divorce. One of the most common concerns...
To get a divorce in North Carolina, spouses must live separately for at least one year. This requirement can bring the question of who stays in the family home front and center early on in the process – and tackling that question can be one of the most contentious...
Pets are a part of the family. So, it is understandable that when facing a divorce, pets might take center stage, especially if the family has no children. Many pet parents might wish to establish a custody arrangement, so they do not have to give up their beloved...
The fact that your spouse was seeking a divorce should not exactly be news at this point. After all, before serving divorce papers it is a requirement to complete a separation period of at least one year and one day. However, you may have held out hope that your...
While a separation period of one year and one day is a requirement to obtain a divorce in North Carolina, it also offers you an opportunity. You may be certain that divorce is the right path forward. However, the logistics and reality of divorce can look very...
Every child goes through the phase of asking, “Why?” in response to everything they learn. This is only natural as they acquaint themselves with the world. However, in the event of a parent’s divorce, this question might not be a welcome one. In a past blog post, we...
Communication plays an important role in any divorce – even if the divorce is contentious. Amid this conflict, there is much that spouses must address as they divide their assets and their lives. Therefore, it is all the more important to be aware of how you...
Differences in income may not be a significant issue during your marriage, when you compile your earnings into one account to share. However, this difference can become a serious concern during a divorce. If your spouse earns more than you, it is only natural to...
Some parents choose to delay getting a divorce until their children are older. In many cases, this leads to waiting until children are potentially headed off to college, leaving the home an empty nest. Many people who choose this strategy do so because they believe it...
Like any legal process, a divorce requires a lot of paperwork. You have to collect existing paperwork, from tax and financial documents to identification papers, all on top of completing various forms throughout the divorce. One such form you must complete at the...
