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Do you need a forensic accountant for your divorce?

You’re probably familiar with the term “forensic” as it relates to crime. It’s a word used often in television shows and movies. You may be less familiar with how forensic…

Keeping hope alive when your marriage hits a rough patch

The cause of a marriage heading south isn’t always clear. Maybe there was a breach of trust. Perhaps it feels like the two of you have nothing in common anymore.…

Is your social media discoverable in a court of law?

In the new world of social media, the law doesn’t need to request you as a friend. Social media is discoverable and can be used as evidence in a court…

Millennial newlyweds bring new outlook to marital finances

Traditionally, establishing a joint bank account with your spouse when you get married has been seen as a sign of trust. Conversely, drafting a prenuptial agreement with your betrothed has…

Three decisions that can increase your chance of divorce

Getting married is any exciting time for any couple. You’re deeply in love, and you’re embarking on a new chapter of your lives together. It seems like you’re floating on…

Why the terms of your prenup could change in 2019

We recently posted an article on the implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on alimony—and how this change in the lawmay affect divorcing couples. Starting in 2019, the…

Why it can pay—literally—to divorce before the end of the year

State laws surrounding divorce vary widely across the country, and are often open to change. Federal laws affecting divorce, on the other hand, are comparatively stable. However, there is one…

Divorced parents face new challenges in back to school season

Keeping up with children is hard. With kids now returning to school, knowing what supplies to buy and what fashion statements to avoid is a challenge for every parent. When…

The basics of North Carolina property division

The concept of property division can seem simple and straightforward. A couple decides to divorce, and they must divide their property. Something that sounds so easy in theory, however can…

Back to school can be difficult for children after a divorce

A divorce is hard on everyone involved. Even in the most problematic relationships where two spouses cannot wait to be legally divorced, the legal process adds unique stress. While adults…

Keeping your career on track during divorce

Even if the decision to divorce was mutual, it will still impact your life in significant ways. You can have the most amicable divorce possible, but still get distracted by…

Student loans and debt can drive couples apart

Marriage is a partnership between two individuals. No matter what how love-stricken and ready you may feel going into a marriage, life as a couple is different than life as…

The advantages of being the first to file for divorce

Marriages can disintegrate in a variety of ways. One spouse may be unhappy for a long time, while the other may not even realize there’s a problem. In other cases,…

School supplies: who pays when parents are separated or divorced?

Your kids are probably not excited about summer ending and going back to school – and there is a good chance you are not thrilled about the new school year…

A guide to social media and divorce

Facebook has grown so popular that it may seem like second nature to post frequent updates about your life, including your divorce. While it may not seem like a big…