Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
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...
When you prepare for a divorce, there are critical steps you should take to secure your finances. However, protecting your financial future also means avoiding certain actions. Here are a few things you should not do during your divorce. 3 divorce don’ts with your...
A divorce can be an incredibly stressful experience for families. Therefore, it is important to take extra care of your mental health as you end your marriage. However, parents going through a divorce should also make sure they protect and care for their children’s...
Even considering a divorce can be both challenging and stressful. To help manage that stress – and protect your family – you might hope to pursue an amicable divorce. However, is this possible? To determine the answer posed above, it will help to answer the following...
Whether you ask them or not, it is common for your parents to share their opinions on every aspect of your life – even if you are an adult now. They might make comments about the cleanliness of your home, how you parent and even how you spend money. These comments can...
When parents divorce, there are many transitions the family goes through. One that can impact you the most is the transition to being a single parent. While North Carolina parents establish a custody arrangement and your ex-spouse might still be a co-parent, you...
With the youngest off to college, it is just you and your spouse at home now. An empty nest can come as a shock to parents after years of having a full house. This shock and the “empty nest syndrome” that some parents experience can create some challenges in the...
