As readers may know, North Carolina law permits a no-fault divorce. In such a divorce proceeding, one party does not have to establish that the other spouse was at fault or did something wrong. Rather, an individual simply needs to convince the court that the marriage...
Month: January 2021
How to co-parent after divorce
Finishing a divorce can feel like a major weight has come off your shoulders. Weeks or months of negotiation, document collection, and court dates have finally finished, and you can begin to move into the next chapter of your life. There are differences after a...
3 tips to successful joint custody parenting
Following an acrimonious divorce, it’s common for there to be bad blood between exes. You may be ready to close the door on that chapter of your life altogether, and you could be angry that you have to share custody with a person you detest. However, joint custody can...
Advice from divorcées: own your financial future
In the majority of marriages in the United States, the husband makes all of the financial planning decisions on behalf of the couple. This statistic holds true across generations – from baby boomers to millennials. The overwhelming majority of married women – 80% –...
Multi-state residency: In which state should you file for divorce?
Jurisdictional issues may sometimes come into play in a divorce. In some cases, it may be possible to file for divorce in multiple states. This can happen, for instance, when a couple moves to a different state and divorces after meeting that state’s residency...