Divorce

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....

The decision to marry is usually an emotional one that sets two people in love on a life path that provides hopes and dreams for a shared future. Many people do not realize until much later that it is also a contract that can have profound financial implications for...

As a physician in the Winston-Salem area, you probably spent a lot of time and money going to med school, working long hours during your residency and finally seeing financial success as your career thrives. However, being a physician comes with many stressors and...

In a North Carolina divorce, there are bound to be disagreements about various issues. Often, the focus is on child custody, child support and alimony. While these are undoubtedly important and generally come to the forefront, asset division should not be downplayed....

The last year has been rough on most couples, especially those that live together. One point of contention though is often sleeping. After all, while sleeping in the same bed may be considered, “normal,” these days, when one thinks about it, sharing a bed is a...

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...