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...
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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...
Why marriages don’t always last
Until 1970, you would need a substantial reason to get divorced in North Carolina or any other state. While you can now get a divorce without stating a reason for doing so, there are a few common problems that may doom a marriage to failure. Financial issues can...
Proving alienation of affection after a marriage ends
The end of a marriage is not always welcome by both spouses. There are instances when one spouse did not see it coming or they believe that a third-party caused the spouse to file for divorce in North Carolina. Alienation of affection is a lawsuit that the spouse can...
Options for dealing with a private business during a divorce
The identification, valuation and division of property often take center stage for North Carolina residents during the marriage dissolution process. The process of division is simple when the asset is something like money in a bank account. However, things can become...
How to keep divorce from hurting the children
As a parent, you may be legitimately fearful about how a divorce in North Carolina will affect your child. You have likely heard stories of children who take years to recover from a divorce or bear lifelong scars from their parents' split. However, there are a number...
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