Prior to getting married, many North Carolina couples will agree to have a premarital agreement. This document can detail how various issues will be settled if the marriage does not work out and they decide to get a divorce. However, there might still be disputes,...
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How to modify an order for child support in North Carolina
Many North Carolinians view the entry of a final judgment and decree in a divorce proceeding as the last step in a long and painful march. They believe that all of the travails of getting divorced are behind them. Unfortunately, life does not move in such straight...
The basic facts on alimony in North Carolina
It is not unusual for you to earn more or less than your spouse while married. After all, in many households in North Carolina, one spouse is the primary breadwinner. However, if you were the lesser-earning spouse and you divorce, you may have concerns about how you...
What will happen to your finances during a divorce?
North Carolina residents who are getting ready to go through a divorce probably feel like there is no end to the concerns that rise to the surface of their thoughts as the legal proceedings approach. Indeed, there are a number of issues that must be addressed in most...
Can I hold my former spouse in contempt?
You worked hard for the outcome that you got in your divorce. And when all was said and done, you might have breathed a sigh of relief thinking that you had put that chapter of your life behind you. While it’s true to a certain extent that you’ve moved on to a new...
How can young divorcees move on?
The thought of being young and divorced can be daunting. Indeed, the very idea may keep many in unhappy marriages far too long. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, divorce rates among those that married young only increases with age. Before 24, the divorce...
The perils and perks of gray divorce
The rise in divorce for couples aged 50 and over is a global phenomenon, outpacing divorce among all other age groups. According to the Pew Research Center, although divorce has been going down in recent years in the United States, for Baby Boomers it has roughly...
Property division and high asset divorces
No two marriages are the same. As a result, no two divorces are the same either. And while the basic process of getting a divorce is used for everyone, different people will have different issues which are paramount. For high asset couples, property division can be a...
Can a minor child’s name be changed after divorce?
When a couple marries, one spouse frequently takes the name of the other spouse. If they have children, the children typically take the family name as their own. That name is then retained following a divorce. But divorces can be emotional and contentious affairs,...
How do I handle the emotional fallout after a divorce?
The term, “divorce grief” is a relatively new term, but when we think about it, grief, even the grief of a divorce, is a common feeling. After all, grief follows loss, and the more significant the loss, the larger the feeling of grief. This is at the heart of divorce...
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