Concord Legal Blog
Exercise can improve your mental health during divorce
Divorce has a profound effect on your emotions. This is no surprise. The time you and your spouse have invested together, plans you’ve made, and the comfort of a shared future are gone. Perhaps the comfort of that relationship affected your exercise routine. After...
Who gets the dog in a North Carolina divorce?
You remember it like it was yesterday. Maybe you and your spouse answered an ad, maybe you visited the dog pound together. Or maybe your spouse just surprised you. Perhaps it was a new puppy or an old rescue. Either way, it was a new experience for you all. And it was...
DNA doesn’t always make the rules in divorce
You and your partner have decided to go separate ways, but your stepchildren still need you. Do you have any rights after the divorce? There are no longer ties between the family trees of you and your stepchildren, and adoption may not have been a possibility. This...
5 ways to make divorce easier for your children
Going through a divorce can be an extremely emotional and challenging time, and it’s almost always more difficult when you have children. Even when both parents remain civil during the process, there will likely be many challenging moments. But there are things you...
Keeping your family safe while following a custody order
While the current pandemic forces most families to stay at home, it can create anxious or contentious circumstances for some when it comes to following provisions outlined in a child custody arrangement. Under Gov. Roy Cooper’s March 27 executive order, North...
Dividing a family business during a divorce
There are many challenging elements in a divorce, including emotional, financial and personal implications. One of the essential considerations is receiving a fair share of marital assets. But the process can be even more complex when a family-run business is in the...
5 costly divorce mistakes to avoid
Divorce can be an extremely emotional experience not only for the couple ending their marriage but for their families and close friends. However, it’s essential to contain those feelings and focus on the future. The distribution of marital assets and child custody...
Does it make sense to postpone a divorce during a pandemic?
For people who were already considering a divorce earlier this year, the current pandemic likely creates a whole new set of personal, health care and financial concerns. Many wonder whether it makes sense to wait until the situation improves before going ahead with a...
Can someone’s demeanor impact their divorce outcome?
Divorce is stressful, even when both parties get along after deciding to end their marriage. The process can bring out the worst qualities in the best of people, which can lead to additional obstacles if those feelings are displayed in public. In today’s world, figure...
In business with your ex-spouse? We have tips to make it work.
It’s becoming more and more common to go into business with a spouse. However, if your romantic relationship fails, things will inevitably change. Still, you may not want to bail on business ventures you have created together. Though it may not be common, if you and...
