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In a previous post, we explored the process of military divorce in North Carolina. Today we will examine how a new military retirement program can affect families in the event of divorce. Beginning January 1, 2018, the U.S. military is introducing a new retirement...
In North Carolina, divorcing couples have a right to “equitable distribution” of property. Equitable distribution refers to a court-ordered division of property between spouses that is considered “fair”—which often, but not always, amounts to a 50/50 split. It is...
If you or your spouse is in the military and you choose to divorce, you will file for divorce in the state in which you live. If you claim North Carolina as your home, you will have to prove it as your domicile (e.g., by showing that you paid taxes or voted in that...
Raising children involves keeping them busy and managing their day-to-day schedules. Whether this includes multiple extracurricular activities, school events or medical appointments, a family calendar can help. A family calendar and communication system is especially...
After spending months preparing yourself and your home for a new child, and spending thousands of dollars in adoption fees, you’ve just returned from China with your new baby daughter, ready to begin your life as a family. Congratulations! But before you get too...
Divorce involves the dividing of shared property when two people no longer wish to be married. Historically, the court has lumped pets into this category of “property”, which means you could risk losing them in a divorce—just like your house or car. For pet owners who...
Betsy and Steve* lived in a nice, upper middle class home. Betsy was an emergency room nurse and Steve worked in a mattress factory. They had one child. They both worked odd hours. Steve frequently worked overtime. Sometimes he was gone 15 to 18 hour days. Even with...
Divorce and politics don't always go hand-in-hand. However, that can change very quickly when family laws and legal procedures are up for debate -- and when there is money on the line. Most recently, alimony has garnered political status thanks to the proposed tax...
