Being a stay-at-home spouse is unlike other careers. It’s not a nine-to-five job, you have no employer to give you health benefits and there is no sponsored retirement plan. It also raises different questions following a divorce, such as whether you qualify for social...
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Billionaire investor John Paulson to divorce wife of 20 years
John Paulson accumulated one Wall of Street’s largest fortunes after betting against the US housing market in 2018. However, it now appears a large chunk of his estate could be heading out the door. The 65-year-old has filed for divorce from his wife of 20 years,...
Avoiding property division mistakes during a divorce
When a couple builds a life together, securing a lifelong union together through marriage, they rarely think about not being together. Nonetheless, couples in North Carolina and elsewhere decide to end their forever through divorce. No matter the reason for ending a...
Don’t let parental alienation harm your child
You love your child and will do anything to protect him or her. But doing so can be difficult when your mere access to your child is limited by your child’s other parent. This gatekeeping function can serve as just one of the many ways in which a parent can engage in...
How to know if you can get alimony during divorce
In some situations, a spouse may need to ask for alimony during their divorce. Particularly when one spouse has remained home to care for children or the household, or helped the other spouse’s career development or education, an alimony request may be necessary....
Understanding child custody in North Carolina
Divorce creates a cascade of urgent considerations for all involved as the marriage comes to an end, not the least of which is deciding how to handle the care and nurturing of the children. Finding a balance between the needs of the child and the wishes of the parents...
Keeping the business out of divorce
It is a sad reality that almost half of all marriages end in divorce in the United States. For the spouse who runs a business or is a majority shareholder, a divorce proceeding can spell trouble if the business is drawn into the divorce settlement. Business owners who...
What is the role of separation agreements in divorce?
The decision to marry is usually an emotional one that sets two people in love on a life path that provides hopes and dreams for a shared future. Many people do not realize until much later that it is also a contract that can have profound financial implications for...
Two steps to take if you want to keep the family home post-divorce
As a physician in the Winston-Salem area, you probably spent a lot of time and money going to med school, working long hours during your residency and finally seeing financial success as your career thrives. However, being a physician comes with many stressors and...
How to help your child manage the stress of divorce
Divorce can be very stressful for children in North Carolina especially if they feel caught in the middle between two warring parents. Moreover, they may identify with parents who claim the other acted awfully or unfairly. This could lead to trouble at home or at...
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