Divorce

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...