As a parent, you may be legitimately fearful about how a divorce in North Carolina will affect your child. You have likely heard stories of children who take years to recover from a divorce or bear lifelong scars from their parents' split. However, there are a number...
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Divorce can alter retirement plans
You may have heard of the term "gray divorce." When you are over 50 and ending your North Carolina marriage, this can have an impact on your situation. Perhaps the biggest one comes in the form of the damage that it can inflict on your retirement planning. Divorce Can...
Choosing between a settlement or a divorce trial
When people in North Carolina are going through divorces, they might wonder whether they should try to negotiate settlements or go to divorce trials. In many cases, settlements might be preferable. However, there are some situations in which a trial might be a better...
Co-parenting and choosing the best schedule for children
Parents in North Carolina who are getting a divorce may need to create a parenting plan. This includes information about how they will raise their children as well as a schedule outlining when the child spends time with both parents.A growing number of courts are...
Your prenup may not actually protect you
When you got married, you drafted a prenup and had your spouse sign it. This was not your first marriage, and you learned a lot the first time around. You knew you wanted to protect yourself from a potential divorce.Well, now that day has arrived. Your spouse says...
How to help children deal with divorce
Though divorce is often a time of emotional intensity and high conflict, most parents in North Carolina want to put their children first and mitigate the effects of divorce on them. Parents can help ensure their children's emotional and physical well-being by keeping...
The best strategies co-parents can use after a divorce
North Carolina co-parents are well aware of the challenges that come along with raising children after a divorce. They may be interested in learning about some strategies that can help them navigate this new world.Many co-parents feel saddened as they realize that...
Postnuptial agreements open conversations about finances
Couples in North Carolina who have been married for a while might be considering a financial reset. One form that this can take is signing a postnuptial agreement. This contract can protect assets that are acquired during marriage and a business that is owned by a...
Google searches for “divorce” peak in January
North Carolina residents who are thinking about filing for divorce in January might have a lot of company. January is nicknamed "divorce month" by some legal professionals due to the sheer number of divorce cases that begin in the New Year. The same seasonal pattern...
Don’t make the mistake of undervaluing assets
When you're getting divorced, odds are you put a lot of time into thinking about your assets. You need to split them with your spouse -- soon to be your ex -- and you don't want to lose out. You don't want to make a mistake that costs you thousands of dollars. You...
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