Many divorce cases in North Carolina can become contentious quickly. After all, these cases are not only legal issues – something many people might never encounter – but they are cases in which the details of your personal life are at issue: your marriage, your...
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How to split your retirement plan when you get a divorce
North Carolina residents who are undergoing a divorce know that they will need to split up all of their marital assets. Most residents have a retirement account that they have contributed to during their marriage. Depending on the type of retirement account that you...
Common examples of separate property
In North Carolina, joint assets are distributed equitably in a final divorce settlement. If an item is considered to be a separate asset, whoever owns it at the time of the divorce is typically allowed to keep it. There are three common scenarios in which an asset...
Divorce for older couples
Gray divorce is the term used to describe the high divorce rate for couples over 50 who have been married for decades. While the overall divorce rate is decreasing in North Carolina and throughout the US, more older couples are deciding to end their marriages for a...
How divorce affects school choice
As North Carolina parents maneuver the many decisions regarding their children during a divorce, one of the ones that might lead to a deep divide is that of school choice. Where children will go to school, from preschool to college and who will pay for this can become...
What will happen to a business during a divorce?
Divorce is not an easy process for people in North Carolina. The couple had been sharing one life throughout the marriage. This includes sharing a home, finances, often times have the same health insurance, car insurance and also live together with their children....
How to tell your kids about an upcoming divorce
Telling your children about an upcoming divorce can be one of the hardest parts of ending your marriage. However, it is important that you are as honest as possible about the changes that your family will be experiencing. As North Carolina law typically allows both...
How can mediation help you remain in control?
Many people in North Carolina see mediation as a form of surrender or loss of control. You may feel that you weren't the reason your marriage ended, so why should you have to compromise with your former spouse? In fact, mediation can actually help you maintain control...
Reducing the impact of a custody battle on your child
When North Carolina parents go through a divorce, their young children are affected as well. This is particularly true if there is a custody battle. Although sometimes going to court to determine child custody cannot be avoided, parents should try to keep their...
Reasons for a prenuptial agreement
Having a conversation with your future spouse about a prenuptial agreement can be difficult. Many people believe that you are accepting that your marriage is doomed for divorce if you put a prenup in place. However, there are several reasons for North Carolina...
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