When individuals start to question the strength of their marriage, many people still see divorce as a last resort. Some couples consider a separation, and more couples nowadays also consider marriage counseling. The stigma that surrounded both divorce and counseling...
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3 things to remember when helping children understand divorce
The hardest part of making the decision to divorce is often the prospect of telling the children about the decision. Even if divorce is in the best interest of the family, this first step is never easy. Telling your children about the divorce is different from...
IVF: No longer new, but still a complex issue in divorce
Many North Carolina couples dream of having children. They cannot wait to become mothers or fathers, but infertility is a very common challenge that couples face. Thankfully, couples in these situations now have several options available to them to welcome a child...
Judicial Settlement Conferences during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on families in North Carolina, the Wake County Family Court has taken steps to provide a safe alternative dispute resolution option for parties. In an effort to promote resolutions in family law cases while we all...
Do you know what to avoid during your separation?
It is no secret that the process of getting a divorce is not easy. It can be difficult for spouses to know what they should or should not do when it comes time to go their different ways.From the time a decision to separate is made until the divorce is final,...
How to Keep Your Family Law Case Moving in the Time of COVID-19
Whether you were just contemplating divorce prior to the coronavirus outbreak, or already in the midst of one, you may be concerned that COVID-19 will bring your plans, or your case, to a screeching halt. This does not have to be the case. While there are many things...
Financial Planning Before Marriage
According to a survey conducted by SunTrust Bank, only 51 percent of couples discussed financial management prior to getting married. In fact, according to the survey, nearly 60 percent of couples did not even discuss their own salaries before marriage and only 36...
Advice for parents traveling alone with children
Many people are intimidated by the idea of traveling alone with children. Some parents, especially single parents, may not have a choice.While the downsides are well-documented, there are ways to make the experience more enjoyable for all. Tips for single parents who...
Important questions surrounding prenuptial agreements
The advertisement of wedding fairs shows that it is that time of year again. Like clockwork, wedding planners and their clients will make careful choices over dresses, photographers, wedding venues, colors and host of other elements that comprise a day a bride will...