Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
Even when you know it is the right answer, saying “no,” to your children can often be difficult. You want to do anything and everything for your children, but you also must play the role of parent – and that means setting rules and boundaries to protect your kids. ...
The fact that your spouse was seeking a divorce should not exactly be news at this point. After all, before serving divorce papers it is a requirement to complete a separation period of at least one year and one day. However, you may have held out hope that your...
As spouses, you supported each other, in emotional matters and perhaps even entrepreneurial endeavors. In fact, you may have provided a significant amount of support if you took care of the children, the home or even contributed funds as your spouse pursued their...
While a separation period of one year and one day is a requirement to obtain a divorce in North Carolina, it also offers you an opportunity. You may be certain that divorce is the right path forward. However, the logistics and reality of divorce can look very...
Every child goes through the phase of asking, “Why?” in response to everything they learn. This is only natural as they acquaint themselves with the world. However, in the event of a parent’s divorce, this question might not be a welcome one. In a past blog post, we...
Communication plays an important role in any divorce – even if the divorce is contentious. Amid this conflict, there is much that spouses must address as they divide their assets and their lives. Therefore, it is all the more important to be aware of how you...
Differences in income may not be a significant issue during your marriage, when you compile your earnings into one account to share. However, this difference can become a serious concern during a divorce. If your spouse earns more than you, it is only natural to...
Some parents choose to delay getting a divorce until their children are older. In many cases, this leads to waiting until children are potentially headed off to college, leaving the home an empty nest. Many people who choose this strategy do so because they believe it...
You and your child’s other parent created a parenting schedule for a reason. If your co-parent ignores that schedule, it can throw off your own plans and even affect your children. Of course, mistakes happen. However, if this behavior and tardiness is consistent it...
Like any legal process, a divorce requires a lot of paperwork. You have to collect existing paperwork, from tax and financial documents to identification papers, all on top of completing various forms throughout the divorce. One such form you must complete at the...
