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The prospect of dividing marital property can be one of the most stressful things about divorce. After years of accumulating assets, splitting them up requires careful thought and precise calculations. You know you only have to divide the property classified as...
Being a part of a family often means feeling a sense of loyalty. Loyalty is not inherently a bad thing – in fact, many people view it as inherently good. However, feelings of loyalty can quickly become mixed and confusing during a divorce, particularly for children....
When you enter the workforce, you usually start contributing to your employment-based retirement account. As you work, you build and add to your nest egg every year. If you contribute to the retirement account during your marriage, North Carolina law classifies it as...
“We’re getting a divorce.” It may come as a shock to hear these words from a friend or family member. Once the shock wears off, you may wonder: “What can I do to help?” Divorce can be a stressful experience, and having a friend by your side can help make it easier....
The term “high-conflict divorce” is not uncommon in family law cases. When people hear the about high-conflict divorce cases, they often think of parents disagreeing about child custody arrangements, finances or other assets. The media often highlights these...
“Take the high road,” is a common saying. It refers to “doing the right thing,” or approaching situations morally – particularly when these situations are stressful and challenging. Navigating a divorce certainly counts as one of these stressful situations, regardless...
When facing a divorce, business owners often have one common worry. What will happen to their business? In most cases, a business is considered marital property in the event of a divorce, so spouses must divide the business assets according to North Carolina law. To...
After a divorce, it is common for parents to worry about how their children will grow accustomed to the custody arrangement and the concept of dividing time between two homes. There are many articles discussing this topic, including some of our own blog posts....
Change is inevitable. As time goes on, people, relationships – and laws – change. For example, couples needed a specific reason to end their marriage in the past. This is no longer the case. North Carolina is a “no-fault” state when it comes to divorce. But what does...
Do-it-yourself trends have been all the rage for years, leading people to complete their own home renovations or even start their own businesses. It might sound strange to include divorce in the category of DIY activities. Even so, several DIY divorce sources and...
