Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
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...
As a grown adult, you no longer need permission from your parents when making a decision. However, it is often still nice to know you have their support. So, if your parents respond negatively when you inform them about your divorce, it can be a shock and a...
Telling the children about your divorce can be the hardest step to take in the process of ending your marriage. It is impossible to know exactly how your child may react. In past blog posts, we have provided tips to follow if your child lashes out in anger. However,...
Any North Carolina parent knows about the question phase kids go through. Nearly every other word out of a young child’s mouth is “Why?” You may not always have the answer, but you do your best to help your children understand the world around them. However, hearing...
Celebrating may be the last thing on your list this year, especially if you are in the middle of a divorce after a long marriage. You and your family had longstanding holiday traditions, and an abrupt end to those festivities can be as much of a shock to the family as...
Many people dream of owning a home. Having their own space to dwell in, and perhaps build a family in is the goal. Even if you achieve that dream that so many share, a divorce could affect the future of that dream. You may worry about your living situation during and...
According to North Carolina rules, spouses must live separately for at least one year and one day before they can file for divorce. During this time, one spouse might move to a neighboring state for work or perhaps to move closer to their family. However, how can you...
