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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

Social media is a major part of our lives but play an unwelcome role in marriage and divorce.  Preoccupation can lead to the neglect of a marriage. But spouses ending their marriages also need to be especially cautious about their social media use. Evidence Social...

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...

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....