Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
For divorcing parents, establishing a custody agreement is often the most challenging aspect. It can take a lot of time and effort to determine the details of the arrangement and parenting time. So, if one parent disregards the custody agreement after it is finalized,...
Several studies in recent years have found that disputes over money and financial issues are directly linked to divorce, and are often cited as one of the primary reasons for this decision. Money has ties to many other aspects of one’s life, and when parties do not...
Elder divorce is on the rise in North Carolina and across the country. Couples over 50 are choosing to end their marriages for several reasons, from feeling disconnected once they have an empty nest to their increased longevity. No matter the reason, these divorces...
The digital world is deeply ingrained in our lives nowadays. With smartphones in our pockets and smart devices in our homes, it can be difficult to keep track of every aspect of one’s digital footprint. In past blog posts, we have discussed the importance of managing...
As we have mentioned in previous blog posts, a period of separation is a requirement before filing for divorce in North Carolina. Spouses must be separated for one year and one day in order for a divorce complaint to be filed, according to the law. This generally...
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...
In a divorce, most parents share the same goal: they want to preserve time with their kids and obtain their fair share of parenting time. That is why many parents aim for a co-parenting arrangement. They often share an equal or roughly equal amount of parenting time...
There is one question taking priority in many divorces nowadays: who will keep the family pet? Pet owners love their dogs and cats like members of their own families. They treat them as such too. Therefore, it is no wonder why many people worry about what happens to...
There are many myths about divorce. These myths endure in part because of the stigma that still surrounds divorce, as well as the history. For example, one of the most common myths is that alimony is based on gender. Many people assumed that women are more likely to...
You know that getting a divorce is the right decision. The tension and stress are a weight on you, your spouse and your entire family. The question is, where do you start? In these situations, you can often find out where to start by knowing what to avoid....
