Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
So, your child joined the basketball team. Or the dance line, or perhaps even the marching band. Whatever activity it may be, this new passion of theirs will take up a considerable amount of time – in both your child’s life and yours. Adjusting to this schedule is...
When you announce your divorce, there is no shortage of people in your life who will offer you advice as you move forward. Your parents, friends who have gone through divorce and even those who have not may provide counsel. These people mean well when they offer...
When you and your spouse agree to end your marriage, the path forward might not seem as stressful as it could be. In such a case, you might think you can manage this process and complete a do-it-yourself type of divorce. However, there are a few reasons why this might...
Divorce – and the aftermath – are not a game. Unfortunately, that may not stop an ex-spouse from playing dirty throughout the procedure as some sort of revenge. The decision to divorce can elicit an extreme reaction from your ex-spouse, leading them to try and make...
Hearing about your child’s divorce can elicit many feelings. You worry about their wellbeing and wonder how you can support them through this stressful process. However, you may also have underlying concerns of your own. For many grandparents, that anxiety centers...
Choosing to become a parent can be a rewarding and fulfilling journey. Even so, every parent knows that the journey is not always smooth sailing. It can often be challenging and stressful. So stressful in fact, that the U.S. Surgeon General called attention to this...
Divorce among people over 50 has increased significantly in the 21st century. As several news sources and even past blog posts discuss, divorcing later in life can leave individuals facing unique issues. For example, a longer marriage often means more time to...
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are over 34 million small businesses across the country. The people who own these businesses began with an idea, and fueled by their passion, they devoted their precious time and money to build their...
In the last blog post, we discussed how North Carolina law generally classifies inheritances in a divorce. Inheritances often fall into the same category as “gifts,” since a loved one essentially gifts assets to you as their final wish. However, we give and receive...
The will of a loved one may have left you with a treasured family heirloom or perhaps a monetary inheritance. It was their last gift to you. In the event you face a divorce, you may worry about what happens to the property you have obtained – including these gifts...
