Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
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...
We proudly announce that Attorney at Law Magazine featured Jennifer Sinclair Simpkins, an associate at Raleigh Divorce Law Firm, this month. With the firm since September 2018, Simpkins has been dedicated to supporting clients – and their priorities – as she...
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...
When preparing to welcome a child into the world, it is common for parents to study up on child-rearing and development. This helps them know what to expect and helps their kids grow. If North Carolina parents face a divorce, it can be a good idea to take the stages...
Even if you aim to keep your home after the divorce, a good strategy is to treat it as if you are planning to sell it. Why? Regardless of what happens to the home, you must determine its current value for property division, just like you would if you were preparing...
Stress is, unfortunately, commonplace in daily life. When we are students, we stress about schoolwork and the future. When we enter the workforce, we stress about bills and family matters. Then, certain events can add to that daily stress. For example, the Holmes-Rahe...
Faith plays a critical, central role in the lives of many people. That does not change when you have children – in fact, it can become even more important for families. However, if you are facing a divorce and negotiating joint custody, how do you approach your...
Ending a marriage can bring a sense of loss, even if the divorce was something you and your spouse agreed upon. After all, it is the end of a long-term relationship. It is not uncommon for that feeling of loss and sadness to grow as time goes on, especially as you...
Your spouse may be attached to specific pieces of property. For example, it might be a vintage car they refurbished, the stock options they have carefully curated or their hard-earned retirement account. One of the steps when ending your marriage is dividing the...
