Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
There are many points of conflict that can lead spouses to seek a divorce. Finances have taken the lead as one of the most common reasons for disputes in a marriage. However, it seems that spouses’ careers may also cause a stir in some cases. What are these potential...
School is back in session, and families across North Carolina are settling back into the routine the school year brings. This routine can actually make things easier for many parents. However, divorced parents must carefully consider how they will approach the school...
Alimony has a long history. There are references to it dating back to the Code of Hammurabi. Splitting up and dividing your assets can leave you facing a completely different financial situation than the one you were accustomed to during the marriage, which is where...
In a society that promotes instant gratification, patience is hard to come by. However, it is an important thing to practice during – as well as after – your divorce. In particular, you will likely have to practice patience on these three fronts: With your kids Every...
Ever since you entered the workforce, you saved for retirement, building up your nest egg. After all, you have big plans for an early retirement. Now that you are getting divorced, you worry those plans will go up in smoke. It is common to divide portions of your...
You love your pet. You treat them like family, and they certainly have a special place in your heart. So, it is only natural for you to become worried and even protective of your animal friend if you and your spouse decide to divorce. We have discussed the impacts on...
“Irreconcilable differences” is a common phrase in divorce. It is exactly what it sounds like, usually meaning spouses face such significant differences and disputes, that they wish to end the marriage. However, it is also such a broad term, covering a wide range of...
Whether or not you and your child’s other parent were married, you still have a responsibility under the law to financially support your child. If you pay child support payments, you do indeed pay them directly to the other parent – but the method of making these...
As a business owner, you may already know the basics of a cost-benefit analysis. On levels large and small, you compare the costs and benefits of a business idea or proposal to determine if it is worth moving forward. If you are getting a divorce, this type of...
Committing to co-parenting is a major undertaking. Even when you and your co-parent have the details of a parenting plan and schedule hammered out, it can still feel like a challenge to navigate the co-parenting relationship and new family situation every day. When...
