Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
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...
Many people in this digital age have started an online side hustle business. Whether it is a passion project or simply a creative outlet, a side hustle can be extremely lucrative. If you face a divorce – and the division of your marital assets – what exactly happens...
Telling your children about the divorce can be one of the most stressful steps of the process. You might feel uncertain and worried about how they will react. Even if they seem fine at home, what if they act up at school? Is it common for kids to struggle in school...
One thing that many people do not expect in a divorce is the amount of clerical work involved. You must gather, complete and review a lot of paperwork when you separate your life from your ex-spouse’s. An item that you should not overlook is your insurance. Insurance...
Your health is always a priority. However, when you are “over the hill,” it becomes even more so. With divorce over 50 on the rise, it is important to know that more than legal complications can emerge in these cases. Health complications also seem to be a risk. Be...
North Carolina law requires spouses to separate for one year and one day before they can get a divorce. During that separation period, you cannot live in the same household together, or cohabitate. While this is a requirement, you might worry about your rights. If you...
