Deciding what to do with the family home can be one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce. It is often the largest asset spouses share, and deciding which spouse will keep the home or whether to sell it can quickly become a contentious debate. Regardless of the...
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Property Division
What if my name is not on the title to our house?
When two people get married, they rarely worry about who owns what. “What is mine is yours,” is the common refrain and vow married couples exchange. The ownership of property often is not of major concern – unless couples face a divorce. Then, the question of...
How can cryptocurrency affect my divorce?
For many people, cryptocurrency might still seem like something from the future. Even so, a recent study reports that nearly 46 million American adults own shares of the digital currency Bitcoin, which is the most popular form of cryptocurrency. There are several...
What will happen to my business during my divorce?
Protecting their business is often an owner’s main concern when they seek a divorce. They want to ensure its success and continuation, even while they experience a significant change in their personal life. But ownership interests and business assets are often...
What do we do about the house if we do not agree?
Although divorcing spouses must divide their marital property, one spouse can retain ownership of the home. What happens if you and your spouse disagree about how to handle the house in your divorce? What if you both want to keep it? As you might guess, disagreeing...
What is divisible property in a divorce?
When spouses seek a divorce they often worry about what will happen to their property. They may understand that they must divide their marital property in some manner, or the property they shared or obtained during the marriage. Anything considered separate property...
What do you do with the wedding rings after divorce?
Rings are one of the primary – if not the most common – symbols of marriage. They are something that people take pride in wearing every day, but it can often become a grim reminder of the past if spouses decide to divorce. Some people might choose to remove their ring...
Can we keep the vacation home after our divorce?
Many people have a dream of owning a vacation property, whether it is a beachfront bungalow or a lakeside cabin out of state. Achieving that dream can give families a place to escape from the stress of everyday life, or perhaps even rent out to earn some extra income....
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...
Keeping the house post-divorce is becoming easier
During a divorce, there is typically one asset that most parents worry about more than others: the family home.There are several reasons a spouse may want to keep the family home after a divorce, from the financial investment to the emotional attachment. Many parents...