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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How to protect separate assets in the event of divorce
In a North Carolina divorce, most assets acquired during the marriage will be divided in an equitable fashion. Generally speaking, you are also entitled to keep any items that you owned prior to getting married. However, there is a chance that a home, car, or bank...
What happens if you ignore a divorce petition?
When you're served with a divorce petition in North Carolina, you might have no idea how to react. In fact, it might seem tempting to ignore the petition altogether and see what happens. However, ignoring a divorce petition doesn't make it go away--in fact, it can...
How can past relationships affect your current marriage?
When you get married for the second time in North Carolina, you might feel like you've finally got it right this time. You learned a lot from your previous marriage, and now you know what you really want from a relationship. Unfortunately, this doesn't always...
What should an individual do if their spouse wants a divorce?
Sometimes, both parties in a marriage knew that a divorce was coming. Other times, it was completely unexpected. If an individual in North Carolina finds themselves caught off guard when their spouse says they want a divorce, there are steps they should take to...
Social Security benefits after divorce: what you need to know
Over the years, more older couples have begun to file for divorce in North Carolina and throughout the country. Although divorce can be quite difficult to go through at any age, it is often much more difficult and complex for those reaching retirement age or who are...
Why do couples over fifty in North Carolina file for divorce?
When a couple has been married for several decades, people often assume that they'll be together for the rest of their lives. However, no marriage is immune to divorce. And while overall divorce rates have decreased in the United States, the divorce rate of people...
What CDFAs do as part of your divorce team
If you are getting a divorce in North Carolina, you may want to consider hiring a certified divorce financial analyst. This is a professional who can help you understand your marital finances, assess your needs for after the divorce and make decisions about...
What happens to gifts and inheritances in a divorce?
One concern for people who are going through a divorce might be how to protect any inheritances or gifts they may have in a divorce. Like most states, North Carolina is an equitable division state, meaning that marital property is supposed to be divided fairly. This...
Factors to consider before ending a marriage
It isn't uncommon for couples in North Carolina or elsewhere to doubt whether their marriages are worth saving. However, there are many issues that you may want to consider before you decide to throw away a relationship that likely took many years to build. Don't stay...
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