Deciding to end a marriage is never easy. It can involve a lot of emotional turmoil, doubt and grief. But, once you make the decision, knowing it is the right choice, it can be frustrating if your partner tries to put on the brakes.
What happens to your credit score after your divorce?
Getting a divorce can affect one's financial plan and requires that one reevaluate their financial planning for the future. Under North Carolina law, spouses must divide their marital assets equitably, and while this does not always mean equally, that is often the result.
Loneliness after divorce is common. How can you overcome it?
After a divorce, most individuals have to adjust to living alone again after living with a spouse. This can be a drastic change for anyone, in addition to the other stressful aspects of a divorce.
From One Household to Two; The Financial Stressors of Divorce
Money can be one of the biggest concerns in any divorce. Regardless of how long the marriage is, couples often combine their assets during their marriage, and dividing these marital assets in a divorce can be both a challenge and a significant point of stress.
What if I lose my job before my divorce?
Going through the divorce process can often create a financial strain in an individual's life. Dividing assets and living on one income are not things that people typically plan for, and can take some getting used to.
Exploring the dilemma of "divorce guilt"
A divorce can involve a wide range of complicated emotions. Individuals often experience anger or grief when they think about the past, and anxiety when they think about the future after the divorce, but one of the most common emotions that spouses feel when they pursue a divorce is guilt.
Judicial Settlement Conferences during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on families in North Carolina, the Wake County Family Court has taken steps to provide a safe alternative dispute resolution option for parties. In an effort to promote resolutions in family law cases while we all wait for restrictions to be lifted and the Courts to re-open, the Wake County Family Court is currently offering parties the option to participate in judicial settlement conferences for all issues, including child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution.
How to Keep Your Family Law Case Moving in the Time of COVID-19
Whether you were just contemplating divorce prior to the coronavirus outbreak, or already in the midst of one, you may be concerned that COVID-19 will bring your plans, or your case, to a screeching halt. This does not have to be the case. While there are many things we cannot control during these stressful times, it is still helpful to remember that there are proactive things you can do now to keep your family law or divorce case moving forward.
Divorce can affect adult children too
There are many studies that discuss how divorce affects children. A divorce can be an emotionally stressful and confusing time for children, and it can take time for them to adjust to the new situation.
Divorcing over 50? You should anticipate alimony
The rate at which individuals over 50 are divorcing has increased significantly over the years. There are many reasons behind this trend, and they are different for every couple and every family.
